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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.55, 1,683.76 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.55, 1,683.76 and 300.94 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.55 : 1,683.76 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.55/1,683.76 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.55x = 1,683.76 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.55x = 506,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,711.92/1,122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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