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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.38, 1,752.66 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.38, 1,752.66 and 302.76 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.38 : 1,752.66 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.38/1,752.66 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.38x = 1,752.66 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.38x = 530,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,635.34/1,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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