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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.12, 1,750.68 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.12, 1,750.68 and 301.44 is: 452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.12 : 1,750.68 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.12/1,750.68 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.12x = 1,750.68 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.12x = 527,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,724.98/1,167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.16

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