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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.25, 1,699.71 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.25, 1,699.71 and 311.34 is: 466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.25 : 1,699.71 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.25/1,699.71 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.25x = 1,699.71 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.25x = 529,193.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,193.79/1,133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.97

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