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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.47, 1,692.50 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.47, 1,692.50 and 306.54 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.47 : 1,692.50 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.47/1,692.50 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.47x = 1,692.50 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.47x = 518,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,817.42/1,128.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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