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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.78, 1,667.70 and 527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.78, 1,667.70 and 527.06 is: 790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.78 : 1,667.70 = 527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.78/1,667.70 = 527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.78x = 1,667.70 × 527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.78x = 878,977.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,977.96/1,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.60

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