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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.20, 1,666.78 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.20, 1,666.78 and 341.70 is: 512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.20 : 1,666.78 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.20/1,666.78 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.20x = 1,666.78 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.20x = 569,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,538.73/1,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.54

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