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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.17, 1,755.25 and 304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.17, 1,755.25 and 304.55 is: 456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.17 : 1,755.25 = 304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.17/1,755.25 = 304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.17x = 1,755.25 × 304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.17x = 534,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,551.85/1,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.82

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