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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.56, 1,667.22 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.56, 1,667.22 and 381.03 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.56 : 1,667.22 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.56/1,667.22 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.56x = 1,667.22 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.56x = 635,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,260.84/1,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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