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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.04, 1,743.03 and 296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.04, 1,743.03 and 296.35 is: 444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.04 : 1,743.03 = 296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.04/1,743.03 = 296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.04x = 1,743.03 × 296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.04x = 516,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,542.58/1,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.52

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