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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.73, 1,766.60 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.73, 1,766.60 and 312.02 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.73 : 1,766.60 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.73/1,766.60 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.73x = 1,766.60 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.73x = 551,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,214.53/1,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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