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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.22, 1,665.24 and 879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.22, 1,665.24 and 879.08 is: 1,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.22 : 1,665.24 = 879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.22/1,665.24 = 879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.22x = 1,665.24 × 879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.22x = 1,463,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,879.18/1,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.36

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