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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.03, 1,678.42 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.03, 1,678.42 and 297.37 is: 446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.03 : 1,678.42 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.03/1,678.42 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.03x = 1,678.42 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.03x = 499,109.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,109.41/1,119.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.02

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