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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.08, 1,698.07 and 310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.08, 1,698.07 and 310.43 is: 465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.08 : 1,698.07 = 310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.08/1,698.07 = 310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.08x = 1,698.07 × 310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.08x = 527,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,130.32/1,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.63

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