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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.93, 1,667.00 and 556.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.93, 1,667.00 and 556.27 is: 833.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.93 : 1,667.00 = 556.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.93/1,667.00 = 556.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.93x = 1,667.00 × 556.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.93x = 927,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,299.31/1,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.96

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