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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.90, 1,666.62 and 555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.90, 1,666.62 and 555.94 is: 834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.90 : 1,666.62 = 555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.90/1,666.62 = 555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.90x = 1,666.62 × 555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.90x = 926,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,540.72/1,110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.05

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