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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.92, 1,763.88 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.92, 1,763.88 and 298.49 is: 447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.92 : 1,763.88 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.92/1,763.88 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.92x = 1,763.88 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.92x = 526,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,502.20/1,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.74

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