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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.55, 1,670.17 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.55, 1,670.17 and 291.75 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.55 : 1,670.17 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.55/1,670.17 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.55x = 1,670.17 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.55x = 487,275.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,275.05/1,113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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