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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.28, 1,745.02 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.28, 1,745.02 and 297.59 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.28 : 1,745.02 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.28/1,745.02 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.28x = 1,745.02 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.28x = 519,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,300.50/1,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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