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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.05, 1,666.98 and 461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.05, 1,666.98 and 461.63 is: 692.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.05 : 1,666.98 = 461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.05/1,666.98 = 461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.05x = 1,666.98 × 461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.05x = 769,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,532.14/1,111.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.62

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