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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.34, 1,665.23 and 525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.34, 1,665.23 and 525.32 is: 787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.34 : 1,665.23 = 525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.34/1,665.23 = 525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.34x = 1,665.23 × 525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.34x = 874,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,770.30/1,110.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.84

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