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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.25, 1,666.88 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.25, 1,666.88 and 289.53 is: 434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.25 : 1,666.88 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.25/1,666.88 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.25x = 1,666.88 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.25x = 482,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,603.43/1,111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.29

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