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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.17, 1,666.68 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.17, 1,666.68 and 494.91 is: 742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.17 : 1,666.68 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.17/1,666.68 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.17x = 1,666.68 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.17x = 824,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,856.60/1,111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.33

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