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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.41, 1,666.94 and 699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.41, 1,666.94 and 699.30 is: 1,048.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.41 : 1,666.94 = 699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.41/1,666.94 = 699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.41x = 1,666.94 × 699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.41x = 1,165,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,687.65/1,111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.84

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