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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.84, 1,667.76 and 428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.84, 1,667.76 and 428.32 is: 642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.84 : 1,667.76 = 428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.84/1,667.76 = 428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.84x = 1,667.76 × 428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.84x = 714,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,334.96/1,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.48

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