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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.53, 1,671.61 and 292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.53, 1,671.61 and 292.82 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.53 : 1,671.61 = 292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.53/1,671.61 = 292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.53x = 1,671.61 × 292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.53x = 489,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,473.12/1,114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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