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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.44, 1,684.98 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.44, 1,684.98 and 301.76 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.44 : 1,684.98 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.44/1,684.98 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.44x = 1,684.98 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.44x = 508,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,459.56/1,123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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