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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.95, 1,763.93 and 310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.95, 1,763.93 and 310.25 is: 465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.95 : 1,763.93 = 310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.95/1,763.93 = 310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.95x = 1,763.93 × 310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.95x = 547,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,257.73/1,175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.38

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