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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.69, 1,691.57 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.69, 1,691.57 and 305.96 is: 458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.69 : 1,691.57 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.69/1,691.57 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.69x = 1,691.57 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.69x = 517,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,542.77/1,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.94

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