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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.83, 1,534.46 and 924.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.83, 1,534.46 and 924.99 is: 1,276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.83 : 1,534.46 = 924.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.83/1,534.46 = 924.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.83x = 1,534.46 × 924.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.83x = 1,419,355.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,355.53/1,111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.59

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