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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.15, 1,678.59 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.15, 1,678.59 and 297.48 is: 446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.15 : 1,678.59 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.15/1,678.59 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.15x = 1,678.59 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.15x = 499,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,348.53/1,119.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.19

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