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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.73, 1,756.10 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.73, 1,756.10 and 305.02 is: 457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.73 : 1,756.10 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.73/1,756.10 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.73x = 1,756.10 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.73x = 535,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,645.62/1,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.53

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