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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.21, 1,678.62 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.21, 1,678.62 and 297.53 is: 446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.21 : 1,678.62 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.21/1,678.62 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.21x = 1,678.62 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.21x = 499,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,431.42/1,119.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.24

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