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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163, 1,744.60 and 297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163, 1,744.60 and 297.31 is: 445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163 : 1,744.60 = 297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163/1,744.60 = 297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163x = 1,744.60 × 297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163x = 518,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,687.03/1,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.99

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