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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.51, 1,666.86 and 461.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.51, 1,666.86 and 461.89 is: 692.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.51 : 1,666.86 = 461.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.51/1,666.86 = 461.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.51x = 1,666.86 × 461.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.51x = 769,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,905.97/1,111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.67

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