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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.48, 1,754.22 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.48, 1,754.22 and 303.78 is: 455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.48 : 1,754.22 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.48/1,754.22 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.48x = 1,754.22 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.48x = 532,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,896.95/1,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.67

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