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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.40, 1,663.90 and 1,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.40, 1,663.90 and 1,079.40 is: 1,615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.40 : 1,663.90 = 1,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.40/1,663.90 = 1,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.40x = 1,663.90 × 1,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.40x = 1,796,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,013.66/1,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.99

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