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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.10, 1,690.54 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.10, 1,690.54 and 305.44 is: 458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.10 : 1,690.54 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.10/1,690.54 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.10x = 1,690.54 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.10x = 516,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,358.54/1,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.13

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