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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.79, 1,678.19 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.79, 1,678.19 and 297.07 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.79 : 1,678.19 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.79/1,678.19 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.79x = 1,678.19 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.79x = 498,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,539.90/1,118.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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