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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.98, 1,743.02 and 296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.98, 1,743.02 and 296.29 is: 444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.98 : 1,743.02 = 296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.98/1,743.02 = 296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.98x = 1,743.02 × 296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.98x = 516,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,441.20/1,161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.45

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