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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.76, 1,666.34 and 417.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.76, 1,666.34 and 417.90 is: 626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.76 : 1,666.34 = 417.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.76/1,666.34 = 417.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.76x = 1,666.34 × 417.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.76x = 696,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,363.49/1,110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.93

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