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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.26, 1,667.13 and 462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.26, 1,667.13 and 462.18 is: 693.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.26 : 1,667.13 = 462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.26/1,667.13 = 462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.26x = 1,667.13 × 462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.26x = 770,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,514.14/1,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.37

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