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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.76, 1,748.64 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.76, 1,748.64 and 300 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.76 : 1,748.64 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.76/1,748.64 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.76x = 1,748.64 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.76x = 524,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,592/1,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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