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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.35, 1,667.31 and 380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.35, 1,667.31 and 380.94 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.35 : 1,667.31 = 380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.35/1,667.31 = 380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.35x = 1,667.31 × 380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.35x = 635,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,136.73/1,111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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