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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.68, 1,694.30 and 307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.68, 1,694.30 and 307.85 is: 461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.68 : 1,694.30 = 307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.68/1,694.30 = 307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.68x = 1,694.30 × 307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.68x = 521,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,580.24/1,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.71

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