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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.37, 1,666.62 and 380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.37, 1,666.62 and 380.75 is: 570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.37 : 1,666.62 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.37/1,666.62 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.37x = 1,666.62 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.37x = 634,557.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,557.23/1,111.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.97

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