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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.84, 1,667.85 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.84, 1,667.85 and 331.86 is: 497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.84 : 1,667.85 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.84/1,667.85 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.84x = 1,667.85 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.84x = 553,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,492.70/1,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.82

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