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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.90, 1,697.87 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.90, 1,697.87 and 310.07 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.90 : 1,697.87 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.90/1,697.87 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.90x = 1,697.87 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.90x = 526,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,448.51/1,131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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