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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.96, 1,752.01 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.96, 1,752.01 and 302.25 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.96 : 1,752.01 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.96/1,752.01 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.96x = 1,752.01 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.96x = 529,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,545.02/1,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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