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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.62, 1,697.26 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.62, 1,697.26 and 309.96 is: 464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.62 : 1,697.26 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.62/1,697.26 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.62x = 1,697.26 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.62x = 526,074.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,074.22/1,131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.89

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