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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.12, 1,666.14 and 699.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.12, 1,666.14 and 699.64 is: 1,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.12 : 1,666.14 = 699.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.12/1,666.14 = 699.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.12x = 1,666.14 × 699.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.12x = 1,165,698.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,698.19/1,111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.12

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