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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.70, 1,688.47 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.70, 1,688.47 and 304.02 is: 456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.70 : 1,688.47 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.70/1,688.47 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.70x = 1,688.47 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.70x = 513,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,328.65/1,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.01

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