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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.40, 1,752.64 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.40, 1,752.64 and 302.73 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.40 : 1,752.64 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.40/1,752.64 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.40x = 1,752.64 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.40x = 530,575.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,575.95/1,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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