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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.86, 1,684.43 and 301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.86, 1,684.43 and 301.15 is: 451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.86 : 1,684.43 = 301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.86/1,684.43 = 301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.86x = 1,684.43 × 301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.86x = 507,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,267.82/1,122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.76

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