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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.95, 1,694.94 and 308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.95, 1,694.94 and 308.29 is: 462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.95 : 1,694.94 = 308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.95/1,694.94 = 308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.95x = 1,694.94 × 308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.95x = 522,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,532.57/1,129.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.44

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