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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.25, 1,750.86 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.25, 1,750.86 and 301.55 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.25 : 1,750.86 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.25/1,750.86 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.25x = 1,750.86 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.25x = 527,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,971.83/1,167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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