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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.67, 1,697.31 and 309.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.67, 1,697.31 and 309.97 is: 464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.67 : 1,697.31 = 309.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.67/1,697.31 = 309.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.67x = 1,697.31 × 309.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.67x = 526,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,115.18/1,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.90

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