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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.99, 1,696.47 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.99, 1,696.47 and 309.26 is: 463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.99 : 1,696.47 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.99/1,696.47 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.99x = 1,696.47 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.99x = 524,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,650.31/1,130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.89

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