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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.50, 1,689.58 and 304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.50, 1,689.58 and 304.84 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.50 : 1,689.58 = 304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.50/1,689.58 = 304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.50x = 1,689.58 × 304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.50x = 515,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,051.57/1,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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