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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.27, 1,750.97 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.27, 1,750.97 and 301.58 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.27 : 1,750.97 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.27/1,750.97 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.27x = 1,750.97 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.27x = 528,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,057.53/1,167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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