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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.36, 1,675.89 and 295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.36, 1,675.89 and 295.69 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.36 : 1,675.89 = 295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.36/1,675.89 = 295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.36x = 1,675.89 × 295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.36x = 495,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,543.91/1,117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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