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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.46, 1,700.16 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.46, 1,700.16 and 311.64 is: 467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.46 : 1,700.16 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.46/1,700.16 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.46x = 1,700.16 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.46x = 529,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,837.86/1,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.45

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