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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.26, 1,666.26 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.26, 1,666.26 and 461.64 is: 692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.26 : 1,666.26 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.26/1,666.26 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.26x = 1,666.26 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.26x = 769,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,212.27/1,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.20

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