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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.21, 1,686.32 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.21, 1,686.32 and 302.49 is: 453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.21 : 1,686.32 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.21/1,686.32 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.21x = 1,686.32 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.21x = 510,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,093.42/1,124.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.73

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