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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.19, 1,690.83 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.19, 1,690.83 and 305.48 is: 458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.19 : 1,690.83 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.19/1,690.83 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.19x = 1,690.83 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.19x = 516,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,518.98/1,127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.23

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