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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.44, 1,676.30 and 295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.44, 1,676.30 and 295.73 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.44 : 1,676.30 = 295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.44/1,676.30 = 295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.44x = 1,676.30 × 295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.44x = 495,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,728.62/1,117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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