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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.63, 1,767.96 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.63, 1,767.96 and 312.96 is: 469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.63 : 1,767.96 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.63/1,767.96 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.63x = 1,767.96 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.63x = 553,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,300.76/1,178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.45

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