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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.63, 1,666.49 and 720.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.63, 1,666.49 and 720.75 is: 1,081.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.63 : 1,666.49 = 720.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.63/1,666.49 = 720.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.63x = 1,666.49 × 720.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.63x = 1,201,119.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,119.06/1,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.48

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