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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.89, 1,533.53 and 797.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.89, 1,533.53 and 797.72 is: 1,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.89 : 1,533.53 = 797.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.89/1,533.53 = 797.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.89x = 1,533.53 × 797.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.89x = 1,223,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,334.82/1,110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.22

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