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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.41, 1,700.12 and 311.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.41, 1,700.12 and 311.77 is: 467.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.41 : 1,700.12 = 311.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.41/1,700.12 = 311.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.41x = 1,700.12 × 311.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.41x = 530,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,036.35/1,133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.65

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