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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.20, 1,762.80 and 309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.20, 1,762.80 and 309.50 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.20 : 1,762.80 = 309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.20/1,762.80 = 309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.20x = 1,762.80 × 309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.20x = 545,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,586.60/1,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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