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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.59, 1,760.31 and 307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.59, 1,760.31 and 307.90 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.59 : 1,760.31 = 307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.59/1,760.31 = 307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.59x = 1,760.31 × 307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.59x = 541,989.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,989.11/1,173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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