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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.95, 1,697.88 and 310.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.95, 1,697.88 and 310.31 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.95 : 1,697.88 = 310.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.95/1,697.88 = 310.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.95x = 1,697.88 × 310.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.95x = 526,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,860.65/1,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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