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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.89, 1,667.85 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.89, 1,667.85 and 381.69 is: 572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.89 : 1,667.85 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.89/1,667.85 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.89x = 1,667.85 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.89x = 636,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,601.67/1,111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.54

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