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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.74, 1,694.59 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.74, 1,694.59 and 308.03 is: 462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.74 : 1,694.59 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.74/1,694.59 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.74x = 1,694.59 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.74x = 521,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,975.31/1,129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.03

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