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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.17, 1,692.24 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.17, 1,692.24 and 306.44 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.17 : 1,692.24 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.17/1,692.24 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.17x = 1,692.24 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.17x = 518,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,561.56/1,128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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