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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.88, 1,673.84 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.88, 1,673.84 and 294.22 is: 441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.88 : 1,673.84 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.88/1,673.84 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.88x = 1,673.84 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.88x = 492,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,477.20/1,115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.34

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