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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.83, 1,669.08 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.83, 1,669.08 and 291.16 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.83 : 1,669.08 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.83/1,669.08 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.83x = 1,669.08 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.83x = 485,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,969.33/1,112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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