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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.28, 1,666.84 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.28, 1,666.84 and 380.56 is: 570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.28 : 1,666.84 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.28/1,666.84 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.28x = 1,666.84 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.28x = 634,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,332.63/1,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.81

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