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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.44, 1,696.86 and 309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.44, 1,696.86 and 309.70 is: 464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.44 : 1,696.86 = 309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.44/1,696.86 = 309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.44x = 1,696.86 × 309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.44x = 525,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,517.54/1,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.47

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