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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.04, 1,764.12 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.04, 1,764.12 and 310.36 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.04 : 1,764.12 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.04/1,764.12 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.04x = 1,764.12 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.04x = 547,512.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,512.28/1,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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