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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.84, 1,765.24 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.84, 1,765.24 and 311.14 is: 466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.84 : 1,765.24 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.84/1,765.24 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.84x = 1,765.24 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.84x = 549,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,236.77/1,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.70

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