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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.55, 1,666.85 and 331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.55, 1,666.85 and 331.27 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.55 : 1,666.85 = 331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.55/1,666.85 = 331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.55x = 1,666.85 × 331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.55x = 552,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,171.58/1,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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