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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.27, 1,669.98 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.27, 1,669.98 and 291.56 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.27 : 1,669.98 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.27/1,669.98 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.27x = 1,669.98 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.27x = 486,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,891.02/1,113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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