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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.65, 1,744.02 and 296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.65, 1,744.02 and 296.98 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.65 : 1,744.02 = 296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.65/1,744.02 = 296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.65x = 1,744.02 × 296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.65x = 517,937.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,937.57/1,162.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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