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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.95, 1,684.43 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.95, 1,684.43 and 301.23 is: 451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.95 : 1,684.43 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.95/1,684.43 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.95x = 1,684.43 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.95x = 507,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,399.34/1,122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.85

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