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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.84, 1,666.14 and 461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.84, 1,666.14 and 461.68 is: 691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.84 : 1,666.14 = 461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.84/1,666.14 = 461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.84x = 1,666.14 × 461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.84x = 769,223.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,223.52/1,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.85

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