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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.82, 1,691.85 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.82, 1,691.85 and 306.06 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.82 : 1,691.85 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.82/1,691.85 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.82x = 1,691.85 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.82x = 517,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,807.61/1,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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