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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.93, 1,668.48 and 454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.93, 1,668.48 and 454.29 is: 681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.93 : 1,668.48 = 454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.93/1,668.48 = 454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.93x = 1,668.48 × 454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.93x = 757,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,973.78/1,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.67

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