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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.57, 1,665.87 and 533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.57, 1,665.87 and 533.85 is: 800.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.57 : 1,665.87 = 533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.57/1,665.87 = 533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.57x = 1,665.87 × 533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.57x = 889,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,324.70/1,110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.78

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