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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.44, 1,686.80 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.44, 1,686.80 and 302.72 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.44 : 1,686.80 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.44/1,686.80 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.44x = 1,686.80 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.44x = 510,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,628.10/1,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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