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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.24, 1,678.67 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.24, 1,678.67 and 297.60 is: 446.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.24 : 1,678.67 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.24/1,678.67 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.24x = 1,678.67 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.24x = 499,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,572.19/1,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.35

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