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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.46, 1,667.48 and 331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.46, 1,667.48 and 331.46 is: 497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.46 : 1,667.48 = 331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.46/1,667.48 = 331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.46x = 1,667.48 × 331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.46x = 552,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,700.11/1,111.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.28

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