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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.37, 1,676.06 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.37, 1,676.06 and 295.71 is: 443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.37 : 1,676.06 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.37/1,676.06 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.37x = 1,676.06 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.37x = 495,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,626.22/1,117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.57

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