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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.41, 1,665.75 and 379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.41, 1,665.75 and 379.79 is: 569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.41 : 1,665.75 = 379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.41/1,665.75 = 379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.41x = 1,665.75 × 379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.41x = 632,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,626.86/1,110.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.73

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