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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.43, 1,692.37 and 306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.43, 1,692.37 and 306.70 is: 459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.43 : 1,692.37 = 306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.43/1,692.37 = 306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.43x = 1,692.37 × 306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.43x = 519,049.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,049.88/1,128.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.98

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