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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.99, 1,682.84 and 300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.99, 1,682.84 and 300.31 is: 450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.99 : 1,682.84 = 300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.99/1,682.84 = 300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.99x = 1,682.84 × 300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.99x = 505,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,370.22/1,121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.43

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