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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.38, 1,667.06 and 462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.38, 1,667.06 and 462.14 is: 693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.38 : 1,667.06 = 462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.38/1,667.06 = 462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.38x = 1,667.06 × 462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.38x = 770,415.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,415.11/1,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.21

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