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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.01, 1,752.03 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.01, 1,752.03 and 302.30 is: 453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.01 : 1,752.03 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.01/1,752.03 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.01x = 1,752.03 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.01x = 529,629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,629.91/1,168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.45

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