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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.58, 1,758.87 and 306.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.58, 1,758.87 and 306.89 is: 460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.58 : 1,758.87 = 306.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.58/1,758.87 = 306.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.58x = 1,758.87 × 306.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.58x = 539,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,770.82/1,172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.33

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