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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.28, 1,743.52 and 296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.28, 1,743.52 and 296.59 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.28 : 1,743.52 = 296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.28/1,743.52 = 296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.28x = 1,743.52 × 296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.28x = 517,110.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,110.60/1,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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