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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.30, 1,695.56 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.30, 1,695.56 and 308.58 is: 462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.30 : 1,695.56 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.30/1,695.56 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.30x = 1,695.56 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.30x = 523,215.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,215.90/1,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.90

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