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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.44, 1,667.16 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.44, 1,667.16 and 461.28 is: 691.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.44 : 1,667.16 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.44/1,667.16 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.44x = 1,667.16 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.44x = 769,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,027.56/1,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.92

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