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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.86, 1,664.82 and 937.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.86, 1,664.82 and 937.98 is: 1,404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.86 : 1,664.82 = 937.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.86/1,664.82 = 937.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.86x = 1,664.82 × 937.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.86x = 1,561,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,567.86/1,111.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.46

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