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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.36, 1,751.10 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.36, 1,751.10 and 301.68 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.36 : 1,751.10 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.36/1,751.10 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.36x = 1,751.10 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.36x = 528,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,271.85/1,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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