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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.13, 1,755.20 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.13, 1,755.20 and 304.38 is: 456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.13 : 1,755.20 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.13/1,755.20 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.13x = 1,755.20 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.13x = 534,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,247.78/1,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.57

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