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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.23, 1,666.85 and 462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.23, 1,666.85 and 462.02 is: 693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.23 : 1,666.85 = 462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.23/1,666.85 = 462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.23x = 1,666.85 × 462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.23x = 770,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,107.39/1,111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.02

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