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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.62, 1,666.58 and 617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.62, 1,666.58 and 617.44 is: 926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.62 : 1,666.58 = 617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.62/1,666.58 = 617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.62x = 1,666.58 × 617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.62x = 1,029,013.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,013.16/1,110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.52

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