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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.81, 1,694.81 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.81, 1,694.81 and 308.08 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.81 : 1,694.81 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.81/1,694.81 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.81x = 1,694.81 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.81x = 522,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,137.06/1,129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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