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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.39, 1,698.37 and 310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.39, 1,698.37 and 310.46 is: 465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.39 : 1,698.37 = 310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.39/1,698.37 = 310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.39x = 1,698.37 × 310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.39x = 527,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,266.68/1,132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.62

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