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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.37, 1,664.91 and 516.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.37, 1,664.91 and 516.73 is: 774.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.37 : 1,664.91 = 516.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.37/1,664.91 = 516.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.37x = 1,664.91 × 516.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.37x = 860,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,308.94/1,110.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.79

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