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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.63, 1,746.95 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.63, 1,746.95 and 298.88 is: 448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.63 : 1,746.95 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.63/1,746.95 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.63x = 1,746.95 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.63x = 522,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,118.19/1,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.31

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