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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.86, 1,748.76 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.86, 1,748.76 and 300.16 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.86 : 1,748.76 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.86/1,748.76 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.86x = 1,748.76 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.86x = 524,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,907.80/1,165.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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