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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.86, 1,667.98 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.86, 1,667.98 and 381.38 is: 572.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.86 : 1,667.98 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.86/1,667.98 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.86x = 1,667.98 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.86x = 636,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,134.21/1,111.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.14

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