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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.82, 1,687.29 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.82, 1,687.29 and 303.18 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.82 : 1,687.29 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.82/1,687.29 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.82x = 1,687.29 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.82x = 511,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,552.58/1,124.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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