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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.54, 1,679.33 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.54, 1,679.33 and 297.81 is: 446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.54 : 1,679.33 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.54/1,679.33 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.54x = 1,679.33 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.54x = 500,121.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,121.27/1,119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.72

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