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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.30, 1,693.68 and 307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.30, 1,693.68 and 307.58 is: 461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.30 : 1,693.68 = 307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.30/1,693.68 = 307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.30x = 1,693.68 × 307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.30x = 520,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,943.73/1,129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.30

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