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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.63, 1,672.04 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.63, 1,672.04 and 292.90 is: 439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.63 : 1,672.04 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.63/1,672.04 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.63x = 1,672.04 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.63x = 489,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,730.69/1,114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.37

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