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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.72, 1,671.94 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.72, 1,671.94 and 293 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.72 : 1,671.94 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.72/1,671.94 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.72x = 1,671.94 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.72x = 489,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,878.42/1,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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