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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.66, 1,690.07 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.66, 1,690.07 and 304.92 is: 457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.66 : 1,690.07 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.66/1,690.07 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.66x = 1,690.07 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.66x = 515,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,334.82/1,126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.40

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