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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.82, 1,690.38 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.82, 1,690.38 and 305.12 is: 457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.82 : 1,690.38 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.82/1,690.38 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.82x = 1,690.38 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.82x = 515,768.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,768.75/1,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.72

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