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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.46, 1,676.26 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.46, 1,676.26 and 295.72 is: 443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.46 : 1,676.26 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.46/1,676.26 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.46x = 1,676.26 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.46x = 495,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,703.61/1,117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.60

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