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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.01, 1,693.44 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.01, 1,693.44 and 307.40 is: 461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.01 : 1,693.44 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.01/1,693.44 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.01x = 1,693.44 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.01x = 520,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,554.99/1,129.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.07

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