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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.11, 1,665.63 and 699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.11, 1,665.63 and 699 is: 1,047.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.11 : 1,665.63 = 699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.11/1,665.63 = 699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.11x = 1,665.63 × 699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.11x = 1,164,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,275.37/1,111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.85

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