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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.08, 1,675.71 and 295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.08, 1,675.71 and 295.35 is: 443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.08 : 1,675.71 = 295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.08/1,675.71 = 295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.08x = 1,675.71 × 295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.08x = 494,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,911.09/1,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.04

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