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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.46, 1,767.79 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.46, 1,767.79 and 312.76 is: 469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.46 : 1,767.79 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.46/1,767.79 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.46x = 1,767.79 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.46x = 552,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,894.00/1,178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.17

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