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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.54, 1,743.82 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.54, 1,743.82 and 296.92 is: 445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.54 : 1,743.82 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.54/1,743.82 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.54x = 1,743.82 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.54x = 517,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,775.03/1,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.38

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