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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.44, 1,697.25 and 309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.44, 1,697.25 and 309.71 is: 464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.44 : 1,697.25 = 309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.44/1,697.25 = 309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.44x = 1,697.25 × 309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.44x = 525,646.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,646.81/1,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.58

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