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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.14, 1,672.72 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.14, 1,672.72 and 293.42 is: 440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.14 : 1,672.72 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.14/1,672.72 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.14x = 1,672.72 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.14x = 490,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,809.50/1,115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.13

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