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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.91, 1,765.38 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.91, 1,765.38 and 311.22 is: 466.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.91 : 1,765.38 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.91/1,765.38 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.91x = 1,765.38 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.91x = 549,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,421.56/1,176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.83

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