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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.26, 1,533.71 and 663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.26, 1,533.71 and 663.18 is: 915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.26 : 1,533.71 = 663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.26/1,533.71 = 663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.26x = 1,533.71 × 663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.26x = 1,017,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,125.80/1,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.29

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