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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.50, 1,673.26 and 293.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.50, 1,673.26 and 293.78 is: 440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.50 : 1,673.26 = 293.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.50/1,673.26 = 293.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.50x = 1,673.26 × 293.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.50x = 491,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,570.32/1,115.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.67

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