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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.01, 1,688.88 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.01, 1,688.88 and 304.35 is: 456.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.01 : 1,688.88 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.01/1,688.88 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.01x = 1,688.88 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.01x = 514,010.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,010.63/1,126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.49

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