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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.02, 1,665.69 and 672.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.02, 1,665.69 and 672.17 is: 1,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.02 : 1,665.69 = 672.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.02/1,665.69 = 672.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.02x = 1,665.69 × 672.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.02x = 1,119,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,626.85/1,111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.75

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