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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.84, 1,663.35 and 971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.84, 1,663.35 and 971.40 is: 1,454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.84 : 1,663.35 = 971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.84/1,663.35 = 971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.84x = 1,663.35 × 971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.84x = 1,615,778.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,778.19/1,110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.56

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