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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.52, 1,692.78 and 306.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.52, 1,692.78 and 306.79 is: 460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.52 : 1,692.78 = 306.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.52/1,692.78 = 306.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.52x = 1,692.78 × 306.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.52x = 519,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,326.44/1,128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.18

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