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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.87, 1,670.91 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.87, 1,670.91 and 292.14 is: 438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.87 : 1,670.91 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.87/1,670.91 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.87x = 1,670.91 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.87x = 488,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,139.65/1,113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.24

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