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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.34, 1,666.82 and 461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.34, 1,666.82 and 461.90 is: 692.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.34 : 1,666.82 = 461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.34/1,666.82 = 461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.34x = 1,666.82 × 461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.34x = 769,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,904.16/1,111.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.77

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