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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.03, 1,756.43 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.03, 1,756.43 and 305.34 is: 457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.03 : 1,756.43 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.03/1,756.43 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.03x = 1,756.43 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.03x = 536,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,306.81/1,171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.98

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