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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.88, 1,687.28 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.88, 1,687.28 and 303.20 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.88 : 1,687.28 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.88/1,687.28 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.88x = 1,687.28 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.88x = 511,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,583.30/1,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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