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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.79, 1,759.32 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.79, 1,759.32 and 307.17 is: 460.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.79 : 1,759.32 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.79/1,759.32 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.79x = 1,759.32 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.79x = 540,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,410.32/1,172.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.79

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