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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.51, 1,683.63 and 300.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.51, 1,683.63 and 300.85 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.51 : 1,683.63 = 300.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.51/1,683.63 = 300.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.51x = 1,683.63 × 300.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.51x = 506,520.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,520.09/1,122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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