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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.64, 1,748.30 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.64, 1,748.30 and 299.90 is: 449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.64 : 1,748.30 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.64/1,748.30 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.64x = 1,748.30 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.64x = 524,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,315.17/1,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.81

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