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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.51, 1,754.12 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.51, 1,754.12 and 303.89 is: 455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.51 : 1,754.12 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.51/1,754.12 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.51x = 1,754.12 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.51x = 533,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,051.52/1,169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.79

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