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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.86, 1,679.59 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.86, 1,679.59 and 297.94 is: 446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.86 : 1,679.59 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.86/1,679.59 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.86x = 1,679.59 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.86x = 500,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,410.50/1,119.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.85

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