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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.60, 1,532.40 and 668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.60, 1,532.40 and 668.40 is: 922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.60 : 1,532.40 = 668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.60/1,532.40 = 668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.60x = 1,532.40 × 668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.60x = 1,024,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,256.16/1,110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.25

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