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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.18, 1,667.05 and 461.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.18, 1,667.05 and 461.78 is: 692.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.18 : 1,667.05 = 461.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.18/1,667.05 = 461.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.18x = 1,667.05 × 461.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.18x = 769,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,810.35/1,111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.79

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