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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.94, 1,751.92 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.94, 1,751.92 and 302.18 is: 453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.94 : 1,751.92 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.94/1,751.92 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.94x = 1,751.92 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.94x = 529,395.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,395.19/1,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.27

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