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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.69, 1,759.13 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.69, 1,759.13 and 307 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.69 : 1,759.13 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.69/1,759.13 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.69x = 1,759.13 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.69x = 540,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,052.91/1,172.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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