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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.23, 1,692.47 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.23, 1,692.47 and 306.51 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.23 : 1,692.47 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.23/1,692.47 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.23x = 1,692.47 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.23x = 518,757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,757.30/1,128.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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