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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.03, 1,695.02 and 308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.03, 1,695.02 and 308.29 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.03 : 1,695.02 = 308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.03/1,695.02 = 308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.03x = 1,695.02 × 308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.03x = 522,557.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,557.72/1,130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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