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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.75, 1,667.31 and 461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.75, 1,667.31 and 461.68 is: 692.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.75 : 1,667.31 = 461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.75/1,667.31 = 461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.75x = 1,667.31 × 461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.75x = 769,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,763.68/1,111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.39

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