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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.66, 1,666.79 and 533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.66, 1,666.79 and 533.94 is: 801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.66 : 1,666.79 = 533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.66/1,666.79 = 533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.66x = 1,666.79 × 533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.66x = 889,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,965.85/1,110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.29

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