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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.79, 1,673.55 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.79, 1,673.55 and 294.13 is: 441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.79 : 1,673.55 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.79/1,673.55 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.79x = 1,673.55 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.79x = 492,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,241.26/1,115.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.16

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