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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.52, 1,666.58 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.52, 1,666.58 and 418.16 is: 626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.52 : 1,666.58 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.52/1,666.58 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.52x = 1,666.58 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.52x = 696,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,899.17/1,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.98

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