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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.76, 1,756.14 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.76, 1,756.14 and 305 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.76 : 1,756.14 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.76/1,756.14 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.76x = 1,756.14 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.76x = 535,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,621.18/1,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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