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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.44, 1,533.78 and 669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.44, 1,533.78 and 669.36 is: 923.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.44 : 1,533.78 = 669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.44/1,533.78 = 669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.44x = 1,533.78 × 669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.44x = 1,026,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,650.98/1,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.71

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