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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.09, 1,762.70 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.09, 1,762.70 and 309.38 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.09 : 1,762.70 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.09/1,762.70 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.09x = 1,762.70 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.09x = 545,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,333.77/1,175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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