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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.58, 1,671.88 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.58, 1,671.88 and 292.92 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.58 : 1,671.88 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.58/1,671.88 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.58x = 1,671.88 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.58x = 489,727.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,727.09/1,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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