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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.08, 1,699.56 and 311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.08, 1,699.56 and 311.43 is: 467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.08 : 1,699.56 = 311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.08/1,699.56 = 311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.08x = 1,699.56 × 311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.08x = 529,293.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,293.97/1,133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.13

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