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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.22, 1,690.83 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.22, 1,690.83 and 305.58 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.22 : 1,690.83 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.22/1,690.83 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.22x = 1,690.83 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.22x = 516,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,683.83/1,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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