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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.95, 1,684.28 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.95, 1,684.28 and 301.28 is: 451.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.95 : 1,684.28 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.95/1,684.28 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.95x = 1,684.28 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.95x = 507,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,429.95/1,122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.87

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