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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.69, 1,763.63 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.69, 1,763.63 and 310 is: 465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.69 : 1,763.63 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.69/1,763.63 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.69x = 1,763.63 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.69x = 546,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,725.30/1,175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.03

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