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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.52, 1,674.73 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.52, 1,674.73 and 294.80 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.52 : 1,674.73 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.52/1,674.73 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.52x = 1,674.73 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.52x = 493,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,710.40/1,116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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