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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.38, 1,759.93 and 307.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.38, 1,759.93 and 307.67 is: 461.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.38 : 1,759.93 = 307.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.38/1,759.93 = 307.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.38x = 1,759.93 × 307.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.38x = 541,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,477.66/1,173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.47

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