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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.06, 1,666 and 494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.06, 1,666 and 494.95 is: 742.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.06 : 1,666 = 494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.06/1,666 = 494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.06x = 1,666 × 494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.06x = 824,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,586.70/1,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.16

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