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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.54, 1,665.80 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.54, 1,665.80 and 526.80 is: 789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.54 : 1,665.80 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.54/1,665.80 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.54x = 1,665.80 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.54x = 877,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,543.44/1,111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.48

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