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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.11, 1,666.35 and 461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.11, 1,666.35 and 461.69 is: 692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.11 : 1,666.35 = 461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.11/1,666.35 = 461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.11x = 1,666.35 × 461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.11x = 769,337.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,337.13/1,111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.40

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