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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.87, 1,699.11 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.87, 1,699.11 and 311.14 is: 466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.87 : 1,699.11 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.87/1,699.11 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.87x = 1,699.11 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.87x = 528,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,661.09/1,132.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.66

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