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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.33, 1,694.03 and 307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.33, 1,694.03 and 307.63 is: 461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.33 : 1,694.03 = 307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.33/1,694.03 = 307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.33x = 1,694.03 × 307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.33x = 521,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,130.98/1,129.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.45

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