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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.91, 1,673.72 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.91, 1,673.72 and 294.25 is: 441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.91 : 1,673.72 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.91/1,673.72 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.91x = 1,673.72 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.91x = 492,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,492.11/1,115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.34

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