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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.41, 1,748.11 and 299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.41, 1,748.11 and 299.72 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.41 : 1,748.11 = 299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.41/1,748.11 = 299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.41x = 1,748.11 × 299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.41x = 523,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,942.03/1,165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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