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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.31, 1,698.18 and 310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.31, 1,698.18 and 310.58 is: 465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.31 : 1,698.18 = 310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.31/1,698.18 = 310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.31x = 1,698.18 × 310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.31x = 527,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,412.25/1,132.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.79

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