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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.70, 1,666.05 and 461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.70, 1,666.05 and 461.90 is: 692.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.70 : 1,666.05 = 461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.70/1,666.05 = 461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.70x = 1,666.05 × 461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.70x = 769,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,548.50/1,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.85

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