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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.32, 1,665.12 and 525.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.32, 1,665.12 and 525.23 is: 787.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.32 : 1,665.12 = 525.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.32/1,665.12 = 525.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.32x = 1,665.12 × 525.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.32x = 874,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,570.98/1,110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.67

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