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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.56, 1,668 and 618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.56, 1,668 and 618.38 is: 927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.56 : 1,668 = 618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.56/1,668 = 618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.56x = 1,668 × 618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.56x = 1,031,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,457.84/1,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.94

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