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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.27, 1,752.47 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.27, 1,752.47 and 302.58 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.27 : 1,752.47 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.27/1,752.47 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.27x = 1,752.47 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.27x = 530,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,262.37/1,168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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