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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.55, 1,666.23 and 534.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.55, 1,666.23 and 534.11 is: 800.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.55 : 1,666.23 = 534.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.55/1,666.23 = 534.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.55x = 1,666.23 × 534.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.55x = 889,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,950.11/1,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.64

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