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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.96, 1,747.40 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.96, 1,747.40 and 299.28 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.96 : 1,747.40 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.96/1,747.40 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.96x = 1,747.40 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.96x = 522,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,961.87/1,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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