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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.59, 1,745.40 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.59, 1,745.40 and 297.90 is: 446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.59 : 1,745.40 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.59/1,745.40 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.59x = 1,745.40 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.59x = 519,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,954.66/1,163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.85

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