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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.59, 1,676.39 and 295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.59, 1,676.39 and 295.86 is: 443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.59 : 1,676.39 = 295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.59/1,676.39 = 295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.59x = 1,676.39 × 295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.59x = 495,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,976.75/1,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.79

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