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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.69, 1,670.49 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.69, 1,670.49 and 291.96 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.69 : 1,670.49 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.69/1,670.49 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.69x = 1,670.49 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.69x = 487,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,716.26/1,113.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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