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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.21, 1,750.86 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.21, 1,750.86 and 301.50 is: 452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.21 : 1,750.86 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.21/1,750.86 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.21x = 1,750.86 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.21x = 527,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,884.29/1,167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.26

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