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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.24, 1,667.10 and 418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.24, 1,667.10 and 418.12 is: 627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.24 : 1,667.10 = 418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.24/1,667.10 = 418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.24x = 1,667.10 × 418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.24x = 697,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,047.85/1,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.27

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