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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.55, 1,683.87 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.55, 1,683.87 and 300.80 is: 451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.55 : 1,683.87 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.55/1,683.87 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.55x = 1,683.87 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.55x = 506,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,508.10/1,122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.21

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