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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.58, 1,670.43 and 291.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.58, 1,670.43 and 291.86 is: 437.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.58 : 1,670.43 = 291.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.58/1,670.43 = 291.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.58x = 1,670.43 × 291.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.58x = 487,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,531.70/1,113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.81

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