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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.06, 1,666.56 and 533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.06, 1,666.56 and 533.80 is: 800.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.06 : 1,666.56 = 533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.06/1,666.56 = 533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.06x = 1,666.56 × 533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.06x = 889,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,609.73/1,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.69

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