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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.06, 1,666.68 and 320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.06, 1,666.68 and 320.42 is: 480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.06 : 1,666.68 = 320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.06/1,666.68 = 320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.06x = 1,666.68 × 320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.06x = 534,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,043.27/1,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.66

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