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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.87, 1,673.80 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.87, 1,673.80 and 294.21 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.87 : 1,673.80 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.87/1,673.80 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.87x = 1,673.80 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.87x = 492,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,447.96/1,115.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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