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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.37, 1,686.68 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.37, 1,686.68 and 302.66 is: 454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.37 : 1,686.68 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.37/1,686.68 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.37x = 1,686.68 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.37x = 510,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,480.62/1,124.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.01

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