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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.29, 1,761.45 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.29, 1,761.45 and 308.67 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.29 : 1,761.45 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.29/1,761.45 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.29x = 1,761.45 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.29x = 543,706.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,706.77/1,174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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