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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.28, 1,695.42 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.28, 1,695.42 and 308.52 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.28 : 1,695.42 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.28/1,695.42 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.28x = 1,695.42 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.28x = 523,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,070.98/1,130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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