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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.70, 1,753.04 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.70, 1,753.04 and 302.94 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.70 : 1,753.04 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.70/1,753.04 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.70x = 1,753.04 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.70x = 531,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,065.94/1,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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