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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.66, 1,691.51 and 305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.66, 1,691.51 and 305.93 is: 458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.66 : 1,691.51 = 305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.66/1,691.51 = 305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.66x = 1,691.51 × 305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.66x = 517,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,473.67/1,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.89

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