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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.59, 1,694.34 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.59, 1,694.34 and 307.98 is: 461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.59 : 1,694.34 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.59/1,694.34 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.59x = 1,694.34 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.59x = 521,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,822.83/1,129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.96

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