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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.63, 1,700.25 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.63, 1,700.25 and 311.72 is: 467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.63 : 1,700.25 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.63/1,700.25 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.63x = 1,700.25 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.63x = 529,993.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,993.43/1,133.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.52

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