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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.21, 1,666.29 and 417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.21, 1,666.29 and 417.34 is: 625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.21 : 1,666.29 = 417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.21/1,666.29 = 417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.21x = 1,666.29 × 417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.21x = 695,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,409.47/1,111.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.81

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