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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.66, 1,755.78 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.66, 1,755.78 and 304.92 is: 457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.66 : 1,755.78 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.66/1,755.78 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.66x = 1,755.78 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.66x = 535,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,372.44/1,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.33

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