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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.19, 1,693.53 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.19, 1,693.53 and 307.47 is: 461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.19 : 1,693.53 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.19/1,693.53 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.19x = 1,693.53 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.19x = 520,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,709.67/1,129.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.14

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