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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.82, 1,673.73 and 294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.82, 1,673.73 and 294.02 is: 441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.82 : 1,673.73 = 294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.82/1,673.73 = 294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.82x = 1,673.73 × 294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.82x = 492,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,108.62/1,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.03

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