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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.83, 1,762.23 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.83, 1,762.23 and 309.15 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.83 : 1,762.23 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.83/1,762.23 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.83x = 1,762.23 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.83x = 544,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,793.40/1,174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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