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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.15, 1,758.11 and 306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.15, 1,758.11 and 306.47 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.15 : 1,758.11 = 306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.15/1,758.11 = 306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.15x = 1,758.11 × 306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.15x = 538,799.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,799.95/1,172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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