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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.88, 1,757.76 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.88, 1,757.76 and 306.16 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.88 : 1,757.76 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.88/1,757.76 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.88x = 1,757.76 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.88x = 538,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,155.80/1,171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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