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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.71, 1,694.59 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.71, 1,694.59 and 308.07 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.71 : 1,694.59 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.71/1,694.59 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.71x = 1,694.59 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.71x = 522,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,051.57/1,129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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