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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.40, 1,663.60 and 647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.40, 1,663.60 and 647.80 is: 970.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.40 : 1,663.60 = 647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.40/1,663.60 = 647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.40x = 1,663.60 × 647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.40x = 1,077,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,680.08/1,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.53

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