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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.04, 1,666.88 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.04, 1,666.88 and 462.24 is: 693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.04 : 1,666.88 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.04/1,666.88 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.04x = 1,666.88 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.04x = 770,498.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,498.61/1,111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.49

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