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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.49, 1,695.71 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.49, 1,695.71 and 308.84 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.49 : 1,695.71 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.49/1,695.71 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.49x = 1,695.71 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.49x = 523,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,695.37/1,130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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