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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.92, 1,696.16 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.92, 1,696.16 and 309.20 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.92 : 1,696.16 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.92/1,696.16 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.92x = 1,696.16 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.92x = 524,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,452.67/1,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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