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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.46, 1,685.25 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.46, 1,685.25 and 301.81 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.46 : 1,685.25 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.46/1,685.25 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.46x = 1,685.25 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.46x = 508,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,625.30/1,123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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