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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.40, 1,676.19 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.40, 1,676.19 and 295.68 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.40 : 1,676.19 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.40/1,676.19 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.40x = 1,676.19 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.40x = 495,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,615.86/1,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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