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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.54, 1,665.72 and 648.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.54, 1,665.72 and 648.03 is: 971.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.54 : 1,665.72 = 648.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.54/1,665.72 = 648.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.54x = 1,665.72 × 648.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.54x = 1,079,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,436.53/1,110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.99

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