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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.10, 1,669.74 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.10, 1,669.74 and 291.36 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.10 : 1,669.74 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.10/1,669.74 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.10x = 1,669.74 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.10x = 486,495.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,495.45/1,113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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