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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.44, 1,754.12 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.44, 1,754.12 and 303.72 is: 455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.44 : 1,754.12 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.44/1,754.12 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.44x = 1,754.12 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.44x = 532,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,761.33/1,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.57

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