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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.35, 1,762.99 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.35, 1,762.99 and 309.66 is: 464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.35 : 1,762.99 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.35/1,762.99 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.35x = 1,762.99 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.35x = 545,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,925.15/1,175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.48

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