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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.30, 1,666.96 and 289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.30, 1,666.96 and 289.60 is: 434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.30 : 1,666.96 = 289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.30/1,666.96 = 289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.30x = 1,666.96 × 289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.30x = 482,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,746.72/1,111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.40

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