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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.88, 1,682.90 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.88, 1,682.90 and 300.15 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.88 : 1,682.90 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.88/1,682.90 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.88x = 1,682.90 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.88x = 505,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,120.93/1,121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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