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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.45, 1,671.62 and 292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.45, 1,671.62 and 292.70 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.45 : 1,671.62 = 292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.45/1,671.62 = 292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.45x = 1,671.62 × 292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.45x = 489,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,281.71/1,114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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