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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.47, 1,676 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.47, 1,676 and 295.75 is: 443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.47 : 1,676 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.47/1,676 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.47x = 1,676 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.47x = 495,677
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,677/1,117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.57

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