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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.54, 1,745.37 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.54, 1,745.37 and 297.86 is: 446.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.54 : 1,745.37 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.54/1,745.37 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.54x = 1,745.37 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.54x = 519,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,875.91/1,163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.81

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