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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.42, 1,533.62 and 663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.42, 1,533.62 and 663.29 is: 915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.42 : 1,533.62 = 663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.42/1,533.62 = 663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.42x = 1,533.62 × 663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.42x = 1,017,223.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,223.83/1,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.25

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