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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171, 1,756.50 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171, 1,756.50 and 305.31 is: 457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171 : 1,756.50 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171/1,756.50 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171x = 1,756.50 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171x = 536,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,277.02/1,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.97

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