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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.38, 1,671.43 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.38, 1,671.43 and 292.71 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.38 : 1,671.43 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.38/1,671.43 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.38x = 1,671.43 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.38x = 489,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,250.91/1,114.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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