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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.22, 1,747.85 and 299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.22, 1,747.85 and 299.53 is: 449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.22 : 1,747.85 = 299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.22/1,747.85 = 299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.22x = 1,747.85 × 299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.22x = 523,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,534.20/1,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.30

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