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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.89, 1,668.06 and 418.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.89, 1,668.06 and 418.54 is: 627.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.89 : 1,668.06 = 418.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.89/1,668.06 = 418.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.89x = 1,668.06 × 418.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.89x = 698,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,149.83/1,111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.90

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