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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.86, 1,665.38 and 462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.86, 1,665.38 and 462.08 is: 692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.86 : 1,665.38 = 462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.86/1,665.38 = 462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.86x = 1,665.38 × 462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.86x = 769,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,531.62/1,110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.74

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