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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.41, 1,666.86 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.41, 1,666.86 and 331.34 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.41 : 1,666.86 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.41/1,666.86 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.41x = 1,666.86 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.41x = 552,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,287.40/1,111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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