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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.03, 1,690.42 and 305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.03, 1,690.42 and 305.39 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.03 : 1,690.42 = 305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.03/1,690.42 = 305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.03x = 1,690.42 × 305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.03x = 516,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,237.36/1,127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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