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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.02, 1,689.12 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.02, 1,689.12 and 304.32 is: 456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.02 : 1,689.12 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.02/1,689.12 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.02x = 1,689.12 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.02x = 514,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,033.00/1,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.50

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