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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.62, 1,683.77 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.62, 1,683.77 and 300.96 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.62 : 1,683.77 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.62/1,683.77 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.62x = 1,683.77 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.62x = 506,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,747.42/1,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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