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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.05, 1,698.08 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.05, 1,698.08 and 310.30 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.05 : 1,698.08 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.05/1,698.08 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.05x = 1,698.08 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.05x = 526,914.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,914.22/1,132.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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