Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.99, 1,668 and 290.21
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,111.99, 1,668 and 290.21 is: 435.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,111.99 : 1,668 = 290.21 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,111.99/1,668 = 290.21/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,111.99x = 1,668 × 290.21 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,111.99x = 484,070.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,070.28/1,111.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435.32
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