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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.52, 1,667.36 and 462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.52, 1,667.36 and 462.40 is: 693.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.52 : 1,667.36 = 462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.52/1,667.36 = 462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.52x = 1,667.36 × 462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.52x = 770,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,987.26/1,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.63

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