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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.44, 1,665.51 and 648.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.44, 1,665.51 and 648.44 is: 972.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.44 : 1,665.51 = 648.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.44/1,665.51 = 648.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.44x = 1,665.51 × 648.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.44x = 1,079,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,983.30/1,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.57

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