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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.38, 1,698.70 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.38, 1,698.70 and 310.68 is: 466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.38 : 1,698.70 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.38/1,698.70 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.38x = 1,698.70 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.38x = 527,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,752.12/1,132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.06

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