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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.39, 1,666.60 and 494.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.39, 1,666.60 and 494.67 is: 741.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.39 : 1,666.60 = 494.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.39/1,666.60 = 494.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.39x = 1,666.60 × 494.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.39x = 824,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,417.02/1,111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.79

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