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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.58, 1,695.65 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.58, 1,695.65 and 308.66 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.58 : 1,695.65 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.58/1,695.65 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.58x = 1,695.65 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.58x = 523,376.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,376.82/1,130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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