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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.29, 1,752.56 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.29, 1,752.56 and 302.61 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.29 : 1,752.56 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.29/1,752.56 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.29x = 1,752.56 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.29x = 530,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,340.67/1,168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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