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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.54, 1,673.18 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.54, 1,673.18 and 293.88 is: 440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.54 : 1,673.18 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.54/1,673.18 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.54x = 1,673.18 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.54x = 491,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,712.67/1,115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.78

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