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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.68, 1,665.69 and 721.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.68, 1,665.69 and 721.66 is: 1,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.68 : 1,665.69 = 721.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.68/1,665.69 = 721.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.68x = 1,665.69 × 721.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.68x = 1,202,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,061.85/1,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.30

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