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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.76, 1,687.26 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.76, 1,687.26 and 303.03 is: 454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.76 : 1,687.26 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.76/1,687.26 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.76x = 1,687.26 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.76x = 511,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,290.40/1,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.58

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