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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.29, 1,686.42 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.29, 1,686.42 and 302.65 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.29 : 1,686.42 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.29/1,686.42 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.29x = 1,686.42 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.29x = 510,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,393.17/1,124.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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