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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.66, 1,767.95 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.66, 1,767.95 and 301.16 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.66 : 1,767.95 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.66/1,767.95 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.66x = 1,767.95 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.66x = 532,431.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,431.40/1,178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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