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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.22, 1,677.41 and 296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.22, 1,677.41 and 296.47 is: 444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.22 : 1,677.41 = 296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.22/1,677.41 = 296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.22x = 1,677.41 × 296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.22x = 497,305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,305.83/1,118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.73

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