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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.30, 1,758.46 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.30, 1,758.46 and 306.60 is: 459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.30 : 1,758.46 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.30/1,758.46 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.30x = 1,758.46 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.30x = 539,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,143.84/1,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.90

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