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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.50, 1,667.39 and 461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.50, 1,667.39 and 461.88 is: 692.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.50 : 1,667.39 = 461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.50/1,667.39 = 461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.50x = 1,667.39 × 461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.50x = 770,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,131.78/1,111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.88

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