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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.89, 1,693.32 and 307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.89, 1,693.32 and 307.16 is: 460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.89 : 1,693.32 = 307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.89/1,693.32 = 307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.89x = 1,693.32 × 307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.89x = 520,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,116.90/1,128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.73

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