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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.26, 1,699.68 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.26, 1,699.68 and 311.34 is: 466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.26 : 1,699.68 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.26/1,699.68 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.26x = 1,699.68 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.26x = 529,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,185.91/1,133.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.96

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