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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.90, 1,682.86 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.90, 1,682.86 and 300.26 is: 450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.90 : 1,682.86 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.90/1,682.86 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.90x = 1,682.86 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.90x = 505,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,295.54/1,121.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.39

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