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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.18, 1,666.59 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.18, 1,666.59 and 341.50 is: 512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.18 : 1,666.59 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.18/1,666.59 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.18x = 1,666.59 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.18x = 569,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,140.49/1,111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.19

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