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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.44, 1,695.70 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.44, 1,695.70 and 308.72 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.44 : 1,695.70 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.44/1,695.70 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.44x = 1,695.70 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.44x = 523,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,496.50/1,130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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