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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.26, 1,669.86 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.26, 1,669.86 and 291.58 is: 437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.26 : 1,669.86 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.26/1,669.86 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.26x = 1,669.86 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.26x = 486,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,893.60/1,113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.36

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