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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.66, 1,696.00 and 309.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.66, 1,696.00 and 309.01 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.66 : 1,696.00 = 309.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.66/1,696.00 = 309.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.66x = 1,696.00 × 309.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.66x = 524,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,075.95/1,130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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