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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.82, 1,682.57 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.82, 1,682.57 and 300.17 is: 450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.82 : 1,682.57 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.82/1,682.57 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.82x = 1,682.57 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.82x = 505,047.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,047.12/1,121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.20

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