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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.14, 1,690.51 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.14, 1,690.51 and 305.30 is: 457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.14 : 1,690.51 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.14/1,690.51 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.14x = 1,690.51 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.14x = 516,117.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,117.31/1,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.90

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