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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.27, 1,764.33 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.27, 1,764.33 and 310.56 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.27 : 1,764.33 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.27/1,764.33 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.27x = 1,764.33 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.27x = 547,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,930.32/1,176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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