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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.88, 1,765.20 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.88, 1,765.20 and 311.28 is: 466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.88 : 1,765.20 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.88/1,765.20 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.88x = 1,765.20 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.88x = 549,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,471.46/1,176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.89

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