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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.13, 1,753.70 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.13, 1,753.70 and 303.45 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.13 : 1,753.70 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.13/1,753.70 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.13x = 1,753.70 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.13x = 532,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,149.98/1,169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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