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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.31, 1,667.25 and 380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.31, 1,667.25 and 380.89 is: 571.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.31 : 1,667.25 = 380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.31/1,667.25 = 380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.31x = 1,667.25 × 380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.31x = 635,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,038.85/1,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.43

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