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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.65, 1,676.51 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.65, 1,676.51 and 296.01 is: 444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.65 : 1,676.51 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.65/1,676.51 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.65x = 1,676.51 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.65x = 496,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,263.73/1,117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.02

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