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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.94, 1,691.78 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.94, 1,691.78 and 306.20 is: 459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.94 : 1,691.78 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.94/1,691.78 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.94x = 1,691.78 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.94x = 518,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,023.04/1,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.26

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