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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.59, 1,665.99 and 288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.59, 1,665.99 and 288.86 is: 433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.59 : 1,665.99 = 288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.59/1,665.99 = 288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.59x = 1,665.99 × 288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.59x = 481,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,237.87/1,110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.32

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