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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.66, 1,699 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.66, 1,699 and 311.02 is: 466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.66 : 1,699 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.66/1,699 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.66x = 1,699 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.66x = 528,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,422.98/1,132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.53

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