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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.23, 1,689.33 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.23, 1,689.33 and 304.50 is: 456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.23 : 1,689.33 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.23/1,689.33 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.23x = 1,689.33 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.23x = 514,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,395.79/1,126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.74

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