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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.96, 1,673.76 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.96, 1,673.76 and 294.25 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.96 : 1,673.76 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.96/1,673.76 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.96x = 1,673.76 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.96x = 492,495.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,495.45/1,115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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