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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.20, 1,767.40 and 312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.20, 1,767.40 and 312.50 is: 468.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.20 : 1,767.40 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.20/1,767.40 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.20x = 1,767.40 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.20x = 552,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,312.50/1,178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.78

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