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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.02, 1,666.52 and 867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.02, 1,666.52 and 867.74 is: 1,301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.02 : 1,666.52 = 867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.02/1,666.52 = 867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.02x = 1,666.52 × 867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.02x = 1,446,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,106.06/1,111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.60

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