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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.71, 1,742.57 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.71, 1,742.57 and 296.02 is: 444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.71 : 1,742.57 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.71/1,742.57 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.71x = 1,742.57 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.71x = 515,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,835.57/1,161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.03

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