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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.88, 1,666.34 and 562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.88, 1,666.34 and 562.40 is: 843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.88 : 1,666.34 = 562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.88/1,666.34 = 562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.88x = 1,666.34 × 562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.88x = 937,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,149.62/1,110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.61

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