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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.19, 1,666.74 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.19, 1,666.74 and 289.46 is: 434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.19 : 1,666.74 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.19/1,666.74 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.19x = 1,666.74 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.19x = 482,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,446.23/1,111.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.17

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