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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.84, 1,691.64 and 306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.84, 1,691.64 and 306.19 is: 459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.84 : 1,691.64 = 306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.84/1,691.64 = 306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.84x = 1,691.64 × 306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.84x = 517,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,963.25/1,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.25

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