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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.42, 1,665.36 and 699.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.42, 1,665.36 and 699.33 is: 1,047.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.42 : 1,665.36 = 699.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.42/1,665.36 = 699.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.42x = 1,665.36 × 699.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.42x = 1,164,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,642.45/1,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.89

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