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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.96, 1,685.94 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.96, 1,685.94 and 302.16 is: 453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.96 : 1,685.94 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.96/1,685.94 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.96x = 1,685.94 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.96x = 509,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,428.82/1,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.24

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