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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.68, 1,666.22 and 700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.68, 1,666.22 and 700.20 is: 1,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.68 : 1,666.22 = 700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.68/1,666.22 = 700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.68x = 1,666.22 × 700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.68x = 1,166,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,683.74/1,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.48

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