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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.94, 1,694.78 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.94, 1,694.78 and 308.20 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.94 : 1,694.78 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.94/1,694.78 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.94x = 1,694.78 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.94x = 522,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,331.20/1,129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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