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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.22, 1,756.84 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.22, 1,756.84 and 305.54 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.22 : 1,756.84 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.22/1,756.84 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.22x = 1,756.84 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.22x = 536,784.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,784.89/1,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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