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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.66, 1,765.01 and 310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.66, 1,765.01 and 310.97 is: 466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.66 : 1,765.01 = 310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.66/1,765.01 = 310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.66x = 1,765.01 × 310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.66x = 548,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,854.78/1,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.45

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