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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.24, 1,666.94 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.24, 1,666.94 and 341.76 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.24 : 1,666.94 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.24/1,666.94 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.24x = 1,666.94 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.24x = 569,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,693.41/1,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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