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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.65, 1,694.50 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.65, 1,694.50 and 308.01 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.65 : 1,694.50 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.65/1,694.50 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.65x = 1,694.50 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.65x = 521,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,921.40/1,129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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