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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.98, 1,666.48 and 289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.98, 1,666.48 and 289.26 is: 433.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.98 : 1,666.48 = 289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.98/1,666.48 = 289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.98x = 1,666.48 × 289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.98x = 482,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,046.00/1,110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.89

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