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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.13, 1,764.06 and 310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.13, 1,764.06 and 310.42 is: 465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.13 : 1,764.06 = 310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.13/1,764.06 = 310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.13x = 1,764.06 × 310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.13x = 547,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,599.51/1,176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.59

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