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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.97, 1,699.40 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.97, 1,699.40 and 311.22 is: 466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.97 : 1,699.40 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.97/1,699.40 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.97x = 1,699.40 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.97x = 528,888.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,888.05/1,132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.82

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