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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.88, 1,667.82 and 290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.88, 1,667.82 and 290.15 is: 435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.88 : 1,667.82 = 290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.88/1,667.82 = 290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.88x = 1,667.82 × 290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.88x = 483,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,917.25/1,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.23

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