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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.86, 1,678.30 and 297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.86, 1,678.30 and 297.25 is: 445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.86 : 1,678.30 = 297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.86/1,678.30 = 297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.86x = 1,678.30 × 297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.86x = 498,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,869.74/1,118.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.87

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