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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.90, 1,744.39 and 297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.90, 1,744.39 and 297.23 is: 445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.90 : 1,744.39 = 297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.90/1,744.39 = 297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.90x = 1,744.39 × 297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.90x = 518,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,485.04/1,162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.86

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