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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.39, 1,679.17 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.39, 1,679.17 and 297.66 is: 446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.39 : 1,679.17 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.39/1,679.17 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.39x = 1,679.17 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.39x = 499,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,821.00/1,119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.51

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