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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.89, 1,532.86 and 662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.89, 1,532.86 and 662.63 is: 914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.89 : 1,532.86 = 662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.89/1,532.86 = 662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.89x = 1,532.86 × 662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.89x = 1,015,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,719.02/1,110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.33

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