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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.24, 1,683.16 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.24, 1,683.16 and 300.60 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.24 : 1,683.16 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.24/1,683.16 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.24x = 1,683.16 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.24x = 505,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,957.90/1,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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