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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.30, 1,678.81 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.30, 1,678.81 and 297.62 is: 446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.30 : 1,678.81 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.30/1,678.81 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.30x = 1,678.81 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.30x = 499,647.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,647.43/1,119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.39

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