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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.09, 1,684.45 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.09, 1,684.45 and 301.29 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.09 : 1,684.45 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.09/1,684.45 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.09x = 1,684.45 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.09x = 507,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,514.52/1,123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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