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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.39, 1,691.08 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.39, 1,691.08 and 305.74 is: 458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.39 : 1,691.08 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.39/1,691.08 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.39x = 1,691.08 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.39x = 517,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,029.27/1,127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.61

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