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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.91, 1,768.31 and 301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.91, 1,768.31 and 301.43 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.91 : 1,768.31 = 301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.91/1,768.31 = 301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.91x = 1,768.31 × 301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.91x = 533,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,028.32/1,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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