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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.49, 1,665.94 and 555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.49, 1,665.94 and 555.49 is: 833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.49 : 1,665.94 = 555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.49/1,665.94 = 555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.49x = 1,665.94 × 555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.49x = 925,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,406.07/1,110.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.33

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