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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.16, 1,753.78 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.16, 1,753.78 and 303.48 is: 455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.16 : 1,753.78 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.16/1,753.78 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.16x = 1,753.78 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.16x = 532,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,228.39/1,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.22

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