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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.54, 1,752.81 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.54, 1,752.81 and 302.85 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.54 : 1,752.81 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.54/1,752.81 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.54x = 1,752.81 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.54x = 530,838.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,838.51/1,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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