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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.04, 1,694.83 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.04, 1,694.83 and 308.32 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.04 : 1,694.83 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.04/1,694.83 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.04x = 1,694.83 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.04x = 522,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,549.99/1,130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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