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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.52, 1,671.74 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.52, 1,671.74 and 292.78 is: 439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.52 : 1,671.74 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.52/1,671.74 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.52x = 1,671.74 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.52x = 489,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,452.04/1,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.16

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