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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.37, 1,689.55 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.37, 1,689.55 and 304.64 is: 456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.37 : 1,689.55 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.37/1,689.55 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.37x = 1,689.55 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.37x = 514,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,704.51/1,126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.96

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