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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.25, 1,666.74 and 380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.25, 1,666.74 and 380.75 is: 571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.25 : 1,666.74 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.25/1,666.74 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.25x = 1,666.74 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.25x = 634,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,611.26/1,111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.08

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