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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.83, 1,693.22 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.83, 1,693.22 and 307.22 is: 460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.83 : 1,693.22 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.83/1,693.22 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.83x = 1,693.22 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.83x = 520,181.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,181.05/1,128.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.82

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