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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.15, 1,762.74 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.15, 1,762.74 and 309.48 is: 464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.15 : 1,762.74 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.15/1,762.74 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.15x = 1,762.74 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.15x = 545,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,532.78/1,175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.23

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