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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.93, 1,667.33 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.93, 1,667.33 and 371.28 is: 556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.93 : 1,667.33 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.93/1,667.33 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.93x = 1,667.33 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.93x = 619,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,043.22/1,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.73

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