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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.57, 1,743.95 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.57, 1,743.95 and 296.88 is: 445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.57 : 1,743.95 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.57/1,743.95 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.57x = 1,743.95 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.57x = 517,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,743.88/1,162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.34

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