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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.80, 1,668.30 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.80, 1,668.30 and 462.60 is: 694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.80 : 1,668.30 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.80/1,668.30 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.80x = 1,668.30 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.80x = 771,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,755.58/1,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.15

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