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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.20, 1,764.32 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.20, 1,764.32 and 310.52 is: 465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.20 : 1,764.32 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.20/1,764.32 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.20x = 1,764.32 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.20x = 547,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,846.27/1,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.78

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