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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.74, 1,760.60 and 308.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.74, 1,760.60 and 308.05 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.74 : 1,760.60 = 308.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.74/1,760.60 = 308.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.74x = 1,760.60 × 308.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.74x = 542,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,344.03/1,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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