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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.62, 1,665.94 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.62, 1,665.94 and 417.66 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.62 : 1,665.94 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.62/1,665.94 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.62x = 1,665.94 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.62x = 695,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,796.50/1,110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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