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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.68, 1,685.40 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.68, 1,685.40 and 301.92 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.68 : 1,685.40 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.68/1,685.40 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.68x = 1,685.40 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.68x = 508,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,855.97/1,123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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