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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.86, 1,747.30 and 299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.86, 1,747.30 and 299.14 is: 448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.86 : 1,747.30 = 299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.86/1,747.30 = 299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.86x = 1,747.30 × 299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.86x = 522,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,687.32/1,164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.71

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