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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.08, 1,695.08 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.08, 1,695.08 and 308.34 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.08 : 1,695.08 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.08/1,695.08 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.08x = 1,695.08 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.08x = 522,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,660.97/1,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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