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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.81, 1,696.08 and 309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.81, 1,696.08 and 309.16 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.81 : 1,696.08 = 309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.81/1,696.08 = 309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.81x = 1,696.08 × 309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.81x = 524,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,351.61/1,130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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