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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.87, 1,666.22 and 417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.87, 1,666.22 and 417.56 is: 626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.87 : 1,666.22 = 417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.87/1,666.22 = 417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.87x = 1,666.22 × 417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.87x = 695,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,736.40/1,110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.30

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