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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.61, 1,668.02 and 837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.61, 1,668.02 and 837.02 is: 1,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.61 : 1,668.02 = 837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.61/1,668.02 = 837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.61x = 1,668.02 × 837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.61x = 1,396,153.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,153.58/1,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.98

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