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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.61, 1,754.41 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.61, 1,754.41 and 303.92 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.61 : 1,754.41 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.61/1,754.41 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.61x = 1,754.41 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.61x = 533,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,200.29/1,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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