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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.10, 1,666.38 and 672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.10, 1,666.38 and 672.08 is: 1,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.10 : 1,666.38 = 672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.10/1,666.38 = 672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.10x = 1,666.38 × 672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.10x = 1,119,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,940.67/1,111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.96

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