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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.50, 1,764.76 and 310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.50, 1,764.76 and 310.81 is: 466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.50 : 1,764.76 = 310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.50/1,764.76 = 310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.50x = 1,764.76 × 310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.50x = 548,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,505.06/1,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.22

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