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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.13, 1,758.16 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.13, 1,758.16 and 306.44 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.13 : 1,758.16 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.13/1,758.16 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.13x = 1,758.16 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.13x = 538,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,770.55/1,172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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