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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.77, 1,691.72 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.77, 1,691.72 and 306.11 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.77 : 1,691.72 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.77/1,691.72 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.77x = 1,691.72 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.77x = 517,842.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,842.42/1,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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