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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.59, 1,667.63 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.59, 1,667.63 and 331.61 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.59 : 1,667.63 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.59/1,667.63 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.59x = 1,667.63 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.59x = 552,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,995.28/1,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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