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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.72, 1,684.07 and 300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.72, 1,684.07 and 300.97 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.72 : 1,684.07 = 300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.72/1,684.07 = 300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.72x = 1,684.07 × 300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.72x = 506,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,854.55/1,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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