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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.13, 1,762.56 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.13, 1,762.56 and 309.51 is: 464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.13 : 1,762.56 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.13/1,762.56 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.13x = 1,762.56 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.13x = 545,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,529.95/1,175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.23

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