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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.46, 1,666.73 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.46, 1,666.73 and 370.85 is: 556.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.46 : 1,666.73 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.46/1,666.73 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.46x = 1,666.73 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.46x = 618,096.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,096.63/1,111.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.11

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