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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.92, 1,694.76 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.92, 1,694.76 and 308.13 is: 462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.92 : 1,694.76 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.92/1,694.76 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.92x = 1,694.76 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.92x = 522,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,203.65/1,129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.16

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