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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.12, 1,690.67 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.12, 1,690.67 and 305.47 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.12 : 1,690.67 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.12/1,690.67 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.12x = 1,690.67 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.12x = 516,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,451.84/1,127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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