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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.10, 1,755.20 and 304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.10, 1,755.20 and 304.39 is: 456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.10 : 1,755.20 = 304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.10/1,755.20 = 304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.10x = 1,755.20 × 304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.10x = 534,265.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,265.33/1,170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.60

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