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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.53, 1,686.98 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.53, 1,686.98 and 302.84 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.53 : 1,686.98 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.53/1,686.98 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.53x = 1,686.98 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.53x = 510,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,881.97/1,124.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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