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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.19, 1,764.38 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.19, 1,764.38 and 310.50 is: 465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.19 : 1,764.38 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.19/1,764.38 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.19x = 1,764.38 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.19x = 547,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,840.77/1,176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.78

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