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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.71, 1,673.49 and 293.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.71, 1,673.49 and 293.97 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.71 : 1,673.49 = 293.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.71/1,673.49 = 293.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.71x = 1,673.49 × 293.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.71x = 491,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,955.86/1,115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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