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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.09, 1,566.98 and 1,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.09, 1,566.98 and 1,111.10 is: 1,524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.09 : 1,566.98 = 1,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.09/1,566.98 = 1,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.09x = 1,566.98 × 1,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.09x = 1,741,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,058.09/1,142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.46

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