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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.87, 1,691.90 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.87, 1,691.90 and 306.15 is: 459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.87 : 1,691.90 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.87/1,691.90 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.87x = 1,691.90 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.87x = 517,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,975.19/1,127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.25

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