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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.41, 1,679.10 and 297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.41, 1,679.10 and 297.77 is: 446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.41 : 1,679.10 = 297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.41/1,679.10 = 297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.41x = 1,679.10 × 297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.41x = 499,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,977.21/1,119.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.65

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