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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.31, 1,755.47 and 304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.31, 1,755.47 and 304.63 is: 456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.31 : 1,755.47 = 304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.31/1,755.47 = 304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.31x = 1,755.47 × 304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.31x = 534,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,768.83/1,170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.95

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