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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.60, 1,667.56 and 370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.60, 1,667.56 and 370.97 is: 556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.60 : 1,667.56 = 370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.60/1,667.56 = 370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.60x = 1,667.56 × 370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.60x = 618,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,614.73/1,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.51

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