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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.32, 1,665.12 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.32, 1,665.12 and 525.24 is: 787.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.32 : 1,665.12 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.32/1,665.12 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.32x = 1,665.12 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.32x = 874,587.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,587.63/1,110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.69

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