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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.79, 1,763.51 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.79, 1,763.51 and 310.10 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.79 : 1,763.51 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.79/1,763.51 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.79x = 1,763.51 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.79x = 546,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,854.08/1,175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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