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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.16, 1,666.95 and 461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.16, 1,666.95 and 461.95 is: 693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.16 : 1,666.95 = 461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.16/1,666.95 = 461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.16x = 1,666.95 × 461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.16x = 770,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,047.55/1,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.01

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