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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.82, 1,691.86 and 306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.82, 1,691.86 and 306.19 is: 459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.82 : 1,691.86 = 306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.82/1,691.86 = 306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.82x = 1,691.86 × 306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.82x = 518,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,030.61/1,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.32

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