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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.05, 1,762.58 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.05, 1,762.58 and 297.55 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.05 : 1,762.58 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.05/1,762.58 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.05x = 1,762.58 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.05x = 524,460.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,460.64/1,175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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