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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.79, 1,666.14 and 289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.79, 1,666.14 and 289.07 is: 433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.79 : 1,666.14 = 289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.79/1,666.14 = 289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.79x = 1,666.14 × 289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.79x = 481,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,624.12/1,110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.59

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