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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.25, 1,744.74 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.25, 1,744.74 and 297.57 is: 446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.25 : 1,744.74 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.25/1,744.74 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.25x = 1,744.74 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.25x = 519,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,182.28/1,163.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.32

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