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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.79, 1,691.73 and 306.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.79, 1,691.73 and 306.00 is: 459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.79 : 1,691.73 = 306.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.79/1,691.73 = 306.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.79x = 1,691.73 × 306.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.79x = 517,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,659.39/1,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.00

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