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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.89, 1,699.33 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.89, 1,699.33 and 311.28 is: 466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.89 : 1,699.33 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.89/1,699.33 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.89x = 1,699.33 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.89x = 528,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,960.88/1,132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.91

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