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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.16, 1,666.94 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.16, 1,666.94 and 461.94 is: 692.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.16 : 1,666.94 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.16/1,666.94 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.16x = 1,666.94 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.16x = 770,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,026.26/1,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.99

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