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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.66, 1,695.99 and 309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.66, 1,695.99 and 309.02 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.66 : 1,695.99 = 309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.66/1,695.99 = 309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.66x = 1,695.99 × 309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.66x = 524,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,086.35/1,130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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