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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.86, 1,688.98 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.86, 1,688.98 and 304.22 is: 456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.86 : 1,688.98 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.86/1,688.98 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.86x = 1,688.98 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.86x = 513,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,821.50/1,125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.38

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