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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.78, 1,684.18 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.78, 1,684.18 and 301.06 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.78 : 1,684.18 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.78/1,684.18 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.78x = 1,684.18 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.78x = 507,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,039.23/1,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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