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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.55, 1,674.83 and 294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.55, 1,674.83 and 294.89 is: 442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.55 : 1,674.83 = 294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.55/1,674.83 = 294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.55x = 1,674.83 × 294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.55x = 493,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,887.05/1,116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.33

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