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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.56, 1,666.59 and 461.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.56, 1,666.59 and 461.29 is: 692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.56 : 1,666.59 = 461.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.56/1,666.59 = 461.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.56x = 1,666.59 × 461.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.56x = 768,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,781.30/1,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.25

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