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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.70, 1,762.14 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.70, 1,762.14 and 309 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.70 : 1,762.14 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.70/1,762.14 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.70x = 1,762.14 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.70x = 544,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,501.26/1,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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