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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.46, 1,683.75 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.46, 1,683.75 and 300.81 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.46 : 1,683.75 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.46/1,683.75 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.46x = 1,683.75 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.46x = 506,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,496.28/1,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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