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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.14, 1,689.20 and 304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.14, 1,689.20 and 304.49 is: 456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.14 : 1,689.20 = 304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.14/1,689.20 = 304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.14x = 1,689.20 × 304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.14x = 514,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,344.51/1,126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.73

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