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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.76, 1,667.92 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.76, 1,667.92 and 342.26 is: 513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.76 : 1,667.92 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.76/1,667.92 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.76x = 1,667.92 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.76x = 570,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,862.30/1,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.48

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