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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.30, 1,747.96 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.30, 1,747.96 and 299.61 is: 449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.30 : 1,747.96 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.30/1,747.96 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.30x = 1,747.96 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.30x = 523,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,705.55/1,165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.42

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