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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.53, 1,673.11 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.53, 1,673.11 and 293.82 is: 440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.53 : 1,673.11 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.53/1,673.11 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.53x = 1,673.11 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.53x = 491,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,593.18/1,115.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.68

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