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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.70, 1,663.85 and 973.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.70, 1,663.85 and 973.90 is: 1,458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.70 : 1,663.85 = 973.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.70/1,663.85 = 973.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.70x = 1,663.85 × 973.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.70x = 1,620,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,423.52/1,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.92

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