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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.47, 1,695.49 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.47, 1,695.49 and 308.54 is: 462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.47 : 1,695.49 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.47/1,695.49 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.47x = 1,695.49 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.47x = 523,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,126.48/1,130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.75

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