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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.52, 1,752.75 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.52, 1,752.75 and 302.75 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.52 : 1,752.75 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.52/1,752.75 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.52x = 1,752.75 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.52x = 530,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,645.06/1,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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