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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.46, 1,691 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.46, 1,691 and 305.54 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.46 : 1,691 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.46/1,691 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.46x = 1,691 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.46x = 516,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,668.14/1,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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