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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.75, 1,533.70 and 718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.75, 1,533.70 and 718.90 is: 991.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.75 : 1,533.70 = 718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.75/1,533.70 = 718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.75x = 1,533.70 × 718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.75x = 1,102,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,573.99/1,111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.75

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