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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.01, 1,742.99 and 296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.01, 1,742.99 and 296.33 is: 444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.01 : 1,742.99 = 296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.01/1,742.99 = 296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.01x = 1,742.99 × 296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.01x = 516,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,490.03/1,162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.48

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