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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.13, 1,747.70 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.13, 1,747.70 and 299.38 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.13 : 1,747.70 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.13/1,747.70 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.13x = 1,747.70 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.13x = 523,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,226.43/1,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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