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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.26, 1,683.51 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.26, 1,683.51 and 300.53 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.26 : 1,683.51 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.26/1,683.51 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.26x = 1,683.51 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.26x = 505,936.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,936.84/1,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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