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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.76, 1,687.11 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.76, 1,687.11 and 303.04 is: 454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.76 : 1,687.11 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.76/1,687.11 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.76x = 1,687.11 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.76x = 511,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,263.92/1,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.56

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