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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.47, 1,667.88 and 462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.47, 1,667.88 and 462.20 is: 693.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.47 : 1,667.88 = 462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.47/1,667.88 = 462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.47x = 1,667.88 × 462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.47x = 770,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,885.80/1,111.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.57

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