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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.84, 1,685.70 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.84, 1,685.70 and 302.10 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.84 : 1,685.70 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.84/1,685.70 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.84x = 1,685.70 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.84x = 509,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,249.97/1,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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