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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.96, 1,687.43 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.96, 1,687.43 and 303.31 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.96 : 1,687.43 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.96/1,687.43 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.96x = 1,687.43 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.96x = 511,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,817.26/1,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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