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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.02, 1,666.98 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.02, 1,666.98 and 461.94 is: 693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.02 : 1,666.98 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.02/1,666.98 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.02x = 1,666.98 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.02x = 770,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,044.74/1,111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.10

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