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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.56, 1,671.77 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.56, 1,671.77 and 292.88 is: 439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.56 : 1,671.77 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.56/1,671.77 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.56x = 1,671.77 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.56x = 489,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,632.91/1,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.31

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