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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.43, 1,693.87 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.43, 1,693.87 and 307.70 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.43 : 1,693.87 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.43/1,693.87 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.43x = 1,693.87 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.43x = 521,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,203.80/1,129.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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