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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.63, 1,691.43 and 305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.63, 1,691.43 and 305.98 is: 458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.63 : 1,691.43 = 305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.63/1,691.43 = 305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.63x = 1,691.43 × 305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.63x = 517,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,543.75/1,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.97

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