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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.13, 1,767.06 and 312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.13, 1,767.06 and 312.42 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.13 : 1,767.06 = 312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.13/1,767.06 = 312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.13x = 1,767.06 × 312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.13x = 552,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,064.89/1,178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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