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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.89, 1,697.82 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.89, 1,697.82 and 310.16 is: 465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.89 : 1,697.82 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.89/1,697.82 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.89x = 1,697.82 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.89x = 526,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,587.36/1,131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.23

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