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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.56, 1,531.64 and 668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.56, 1,531.64 and 668.14 is: 921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.56 : 1,531.64 = 668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.56/1,531.64 = 668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.56x = 1,531.64 × 668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.56x = 1,023,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,349.95/1,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.47

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