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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.12, 1,665.12 and 866.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.12, 1,665.12 and 866.56 is: 1,298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.12 : 1,665.12 = 866.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.12/1,665.12 = 866.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.12x = 1,665.12 × 866.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.12x = 1,442,926.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,926.39/1,111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.62

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