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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.50, 1,751.26 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.50, 1,751.26 and 301.76 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.50 : 1,751.26 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.50/1,751.26 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.50x = 1,751.26 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.50x = 528,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,460.22/1,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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