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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.56, 1,746.84 and 298.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.56, 1,746.84 and 298.86 is: 448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.56 : 1,746.84 = 298.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.56/1,746.84 = 298.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.56x = 1,746.84 × 298.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.56x = 522,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,060.60/1,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.29

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