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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.78, 1,668.48 and 535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.78, 1,668.48 and 535.06 is: 802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.78 : 1,668.48 = 535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.78/1,668.48 = 535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.78x = 1,668.48 × 535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.78x = 892,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,736.91/1,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.98

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