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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.16, 1,666.98 and 380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.16, 1,666.98 and 380.72 is: 571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.16 : 1,666.98 = 380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.16/1,666.98 = 380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.16x = 1,666.98 × 380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.16x = 634,652.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,652.63/1,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.16

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