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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.88, 1,742.91 and 296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.88, 1,742.91 and 296.19 is: 444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.88 : 1,742.91 = 296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.88/1,742.91 = 296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.88x = 1,742.91 × 296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.88x = 516,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,232.51/1,161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.31

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