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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.91, 1,666.38 and 526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.91, 1,666.38 and 526.33 is: 789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.91 : 1,666.38 = 526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.91/1,666.38 = 526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.91x = 1,666.38 × 526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.91x = 877,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,057.45/1,110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.49

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