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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.66, 1,698.88 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.66, 1,698.88 and 310.90 is: 466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.66 : 1,698.88 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.66/1,698.88 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.66x = 1,698.88 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.66x = 528,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,181.79/1,132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.32

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