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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.88, 1,754.69 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.88, 1,754.69 and 304.26 is: 456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.88 : 1,754.69 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.88/1,754.69 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.88x = 1,754.69 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.88x = 533,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,880.46/1,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.35

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