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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.65, 1,700.28 and 311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.65, 1,700.28 and 311.73 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.65 : 1,700.28 = 311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.65/1,700.28 = 311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.65x = 1,700.28 × 311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.65x = 530,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,026.16/1,133.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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