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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.73, 1,751.57 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.73, 1,751.57 and 302.02 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.73 : 1,751.57 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.73/1,751.57 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.73x = 1,751.57 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.73x = 529,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,009.93/1,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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