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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.81, 1,766.63 and 300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.81, 1,766.63 and 300.31 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.81 : 1,766.63 = 300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.81/1,766.63 = 300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.81x = 1,766.63 × 300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.81x = 530,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,535.15/1,177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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