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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.39, 1,686.47 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.39, 1,686.47 and 302.63 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.39 : 1,686.47 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.39/1,686.47 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.39x = 1,686.47 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.39x = 510,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,376.42/1,124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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