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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.05, 1,666.66 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.05, 1,666.66 and 289.41 is: 434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.05 : 1,666.66 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.05/1,666.66 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.05x = 1,666.66 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.05x = 482,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,341.64/1,111.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.13

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