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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.26, 1,752.39 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.26, 1,752.39 and 302.50 is: 453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.26 : 1,752.39 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.26/1,752.39 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.26x = 1,752.39 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.26x = 530,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,097.98/1,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.75

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