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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.19, 1,699.48 and 311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.19, 1,699.48 and 311.27 is: 466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.19 : 1,699.48 = 311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.19/1,699.48 = 311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.19x = 1,699.48 × 311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.19x = 528,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,996.84/1,133.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.82

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