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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.86, 1,666.22 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.86, 1,666.22 and 417.48 is: 626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.86 : 1,666.22 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.86/1,666.22 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.86x = 1,666.22 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.86x = 695,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,611.44/1,110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.19

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