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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.07, 1,666.92 and 331.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.07, 1,666.92 and 331.07 is: 496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.07 : 1,666.92 = 331.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.07/1,666.92 = 331.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.07x = 1,666.92 × 331.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.07x = 551,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,867.20/1,111.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.70

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