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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.81, 1,666.37 and 1,042.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.81, 1,666.37 and 1,042.47 is: 1,563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.81 : 1,666.37 = 1,042.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.81/1,666.37 = 1,042.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.81x = 1,666.37 × 1,042.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.81x = 1,737,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,143.34/1,110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.85

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