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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.87, 1,687.19 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.87, 1,687.19 and 303.23 is: 454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.87 : 1,687.19 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.87/1,687.19 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.87x = 1,687.19 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.87x = 511,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,599.84/1,124.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.81

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