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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.64, 1,760.31 and 308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.64, 1,760.31 and 308.02 is: 461.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.64 : 1,760.31 = 308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.64/1,760.31 = 308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.64x = 1,760.31 × 308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.64x = 542,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,210.69/1,173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.99

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