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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.88, 1,668.08 and 342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.88, 1,668.08 and 342.38 is: 513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.88 : 1,668.08 = 342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.88/1,668.08 = 342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.88x = 1,668.08 × 342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.88x = 571,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,117.23/1,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.65

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