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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.22, 1,767.27 and 300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.22, 1,767.27 and 300.75 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.22 : 1,767.27 = 300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.22/1,767.27 = 300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.22x = 1,767.27 × 300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.22x = 531,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,506.45/1,178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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