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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.45, 1,692.66 and 306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.45, 1,692.66 and 306.71 is: 460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.45 : 1,692.66 = 306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.45/1,692.66 = 306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.45x = 1,692.66 × 306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.45x = 519,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,164.30/1,128.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.07

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