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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.62, 1,665.92 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.62, 1,665.92 and 341.12 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.62 : 1,665.92 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.62/1,665.92 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.62x = 1,665.92 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.62x = 568,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,278.63/1,110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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