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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.30, 1,675.79 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.30, 1,675.79 and 295.50 is: 443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.30 : 1,675.79 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.30/1,675.79 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.30x = 1,675.79 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.30x = 495,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,195.95/1,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.21

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