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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.38, 1,666.52 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.38, 1,666.52 and 526.02 is: 788.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.38 : 1,666.52 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.38/1,666.52 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.38x = 1,666.52 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.38x = 876,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,622.85/1,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.77

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