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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.27, 1,755.39 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.27, 1,755.39 and 304.58 is: 456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.27 : 1,755.39 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.27/1,755.39 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.27x = 1,755.39 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.27x = 534,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,655.63/1,170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.87

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