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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.70, 1,694.55 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.70, 1,694.55 and 307.98 is: 461.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.70 : 1,694.55 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.70/1,694.55 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.70x = 1,694.55 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.70x = 521,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,887.51/1,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.97

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