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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.65, 1,745.52 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.65, 1,745.52 and 297.98 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.65 : 1,745.52 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.65/1,745.52 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.65x = 1,745.52 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.65x = 520,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,130.05/1,163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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