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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.28, 1,696.85 and 309.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.28, 1,696.85 and 309.49 is: 464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.28 : 1,696.85 = 309.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.28/1,696.85 = 309.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.28x = 1,696.85 × 309.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.28x = 525,158.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,158.04/1,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.22

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