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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.56, 1,700.08 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.56, 1,700.08 and 311.90 is: 467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.56 : 1,700.08 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.56/1,700.08 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.56x = 1,700.08 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.56x = 530,254.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,254.95/1,133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.78

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