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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.49, 1,666 and 380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.49, 1,666 and 380.06 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.49 : 1,666 = 380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.49/1,666 = 380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.49x = 1,666 × 380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.49x = 633,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,179.96/1,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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