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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.36, 1,660.50 and 1,110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.36, 1,660.50 and 1,110.78 is: 1,528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.36 : 1,660.50 = 1,110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.36/1,660.50 = 1,110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.36x = 1,660.50 × 1,110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.36x = 1,844,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,450.19/1,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.94

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