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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.39, 1,684.99 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.39, 1,684.99 and 301.66 is: 452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.39 : 1,684.99 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.39/1,684.99 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.39x = 1,684.99 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.39x = 508,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,288.55/1,123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.46

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