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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.26, 1,689.50 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.26, 1,689.50 and 304.52 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.26 : 1,689.50 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.26/1,689.50 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.26x = 1,689.50 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.26x = 514,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,486.54/1,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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