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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.50, 1,695.43 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.50, 1,695.43 and 308.75 is: 463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.50 : 1,695.43 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.50/1,695.43 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.50x = 1,695.43 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.50x = 523,464.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,464.01/1,130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.04

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