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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.78, 1,745.66 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.78, 1,745.66 and 298.08 is: 447.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.78 : 1,745.66 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.78/1,745.66 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.78x = 1,745.66 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.78x = 520,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,344.84/1,163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.12

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