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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.84, 1,665.92 and 678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.84, 1,665.92 and 678.08 is: 1,016.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.84 : 1,665.92 = 678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.84/1,665.92 = 678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.84x = 1,665.92 × 678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.84x = 1,129,627.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,627.03/1,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.00

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