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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.27, 1,762.83 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.27, 1,762.83 and 309.56 is: 464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.27 : 1,762.83 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.27/1,762.83 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.27x = 1,762.83 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.27x = 545,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,692.84/1,175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.31

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