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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.09, 1,759.75 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.09, 1,759.75 and 307.41 is: 461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.09 : 1,759.75 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.09/1,759.75 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.09x = 1,759.75 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.09x = 540,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,957.38/1,173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.14

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