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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.59, 1,666.85 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.59, 1,666.85 and 331.32 is: 496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.59 : 1,666.85 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.59/1,666.85 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.59x = 1,666.85 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.59x = 552,252.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,252.67/1,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.82

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