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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.30, 1,669.96 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.30, 1,669.96 and 291.58 is: 437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.30 : 1,669.96 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.30/1,669.96 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.30x = 1,669.96 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.30x = 486,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,926.94/1,113.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.37

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