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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.92, 1,747.36 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.92, 1,747.36 and 299.30 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.92 : 1,747.36 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.92/1,747.36 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.92x = 1,747.36 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.92x = 522,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,984.85/1,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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