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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.04, 1,743.12 and 296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.04, 1,743.12 and 296.36 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.04 : 1,743.12 = 296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.04/1,743.12 = 296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.04x = 1,743.12 × 296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.04x = 516,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,591.04/1,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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