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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.20, 1,693.79 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.20, 1,693.79 and 307.47 is: 461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.20 : 1,693.79 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.20/1,693.79 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.20x = 1,693.79 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.20x = 520,782.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,782.88/1,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.20

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