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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.54, 1,761.95 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.54, 1,761.95 and 308.92 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.54 : 1,761.95 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.54/1,761.95 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.54x = 1,761.95 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.54x = 544,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,301.59/1,174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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