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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.86, 1,697.79 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.86, 1,697.79 and 310.11 is: 465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.86 : 1,697.79 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.86/1,697.79 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.86x = 1,697.79 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.86x = 526,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,501.66/1,131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.17

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