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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.14, 1,696.43 and 309.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.14, 1,696.43 and 309.21 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.14 : 1,696.43 = 309.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.14/1,696.43 = 309.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.14x = 1,696.43 × 309.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.14x = 524,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,551.57/1,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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