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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.48, 1,698.72 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.48, 1,698.72 and 310.76 is: 466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.48 : 1,698.72 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.48/1,698.72 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.48x = 1,698.72 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.48x = 527,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,885.73/1,132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.13

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