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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.29, 1,679.02 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.29, 1,679.02 and 297.54 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.29 : 1,679.02 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.29/1,679.02 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.29x = 1,679.02 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.29x = 499,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,575.61/1,119.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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