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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.10, 1,693.73 and 307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.10, 1,693.73 and 307.27 is: 460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.10 : 1,693.73 = 307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.10/1,693.73 = 307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.10x = 1,693.73 × 307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.10x = 520,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,432.42/1,129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.93

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