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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.64, 1,694.50 and 307.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.64, 1,694.50 and 307.93 is: 461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.64 : 1,694.50 = 307.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.64/1,694.50 = 307.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.64x = 1,694.50 × 307.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.64x = 521,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,787.39/1,129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.91

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