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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.64, 1,667.52 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.64, 1,667.52 and 381.11 is: 571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.64 : 1,667.52 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.64/1,667.52 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.64x = 1,667.52 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.64x = 635,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,500.21/1,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.68

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