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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.78, 1,687.05 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.78, 1,687.05 and 303.14 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.78 : 1,687.05 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.78/1,687.05 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.78x = 1,687.05 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.78x = 511,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,407.06/1,124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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