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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.77, 1,747.15 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.77, 1,747.15 and 299.08 is: 448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.77 : 1,747.15 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.77/1,747.15 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.77x = 1,747.15 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.77x = 522,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,531.76/1,164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.62

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