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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.73, 1,666.32 and 461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.73, 1,666.32 and 461.56 is: 692.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.73 : 1,666.32 = 461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.73/1,666.32 = 461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.73x = 1,666.32 × 461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.73x = 769,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,106.66/1,110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.43

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