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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.72, 1,666.16 and 562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.72, 1,666.16 and 562.52 is: 843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.72 : 1,666.16 = 562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.72/1,666.16 = 562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.72x = 1,666.16 × 562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.72x = 937,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,248.32/1,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.82

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