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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.88, 1,759.34 and 307.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.88, 1,759.34 and 307.21 is: 460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.88 : 1,759.34 = 307.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.88/1,759.34 = 307.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.88x = 1,759.34 × 307.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.88x = 540,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,486.84/1,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.82

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