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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.97, 1,678.25 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.97, 1,678.25 and 297.26 is: 445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.97 : 1,678.25 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.97/1,678.25 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.97x = 1,678.25 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.97x = 498,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,866.72/1,118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.83

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