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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.01, 1,756.53 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.01, 1,756.53 and 305.30 is: 457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.01 : 1,756.53 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.01/1,756.53 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.01x = 1,756.53 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.01x = 536,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,259.83/1,171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.95

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