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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.83, 1,687.01 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.83, 1,687.01 and 302.91 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.83 : 1,687.01 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.83/1,687.01 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.83x = 1,687.01 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.83x = 511,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,004.36/1,124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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