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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.89, 1,667.64 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.89, 1,667.64 and 381.48 is: 572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.89 : 1,667.64 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.89/1,667.64 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.89x = 1,667.64 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.89x = 636,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,171.31/1,111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.15

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