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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.86, 1,668 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.86, 1,668 and 534.78 is: 802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.86 : 1,668 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.86/1,668 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.86x = 1,668 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.86x = 892,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,013.04/1,111.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.27

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