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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.64, 1,764.81 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.64, 1,764.81 and 311.02 is: 466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.64 : 1,764.81 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.64/1,764.81 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.64x = 1,764.81 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.64x = 548,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,891.21/1,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.49

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