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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.09, 1,666.32 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.09, 1,666.32 and 417.25 is: 625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.09 : 1,666.32 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.09/1,666.32 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.09x = 1,666.32 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.09x = 695,274.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,274.89/1,111.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.76

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