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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.96, 1,667.99 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.96, 1,667.99 and 371.64 is: 557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.96 : 1,667.99 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.96/1,667.99 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.96x = 1,667.99 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.96x = 619,889.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,889.61/1,111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.47

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