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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.35, 1,752.57 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.35, 1,752.57 and 302.64 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.35 : 1,752.57 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.35/1,752.57 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.35x = 1,752.57 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.35x = 530,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,397.78/1,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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