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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.71, 1,687.02 and 302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.71, 1,687.02 and 302.95 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.71 : 1,687.02 = 302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.71/1,687.02 = 302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.71x = 1,687.02 × 302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.71x = 511,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,082.71/1,124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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