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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.68, 1,674.99 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.68, 1,674.99 and 294.93 is: 442.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.68 : 1,674.99 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.68/1,674.99 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.68x = 1,674.99 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.68x = 494,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,004.80/1,116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.39

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