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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.03, 1,695.06 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.03, 1,695.06 and 308.38 is: 462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.03 : 1,695.06 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.03/1,695.06 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.03x = 1,695.06 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.03x = 522,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,722.60/1,130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.57

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