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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.66, 1,700.49 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.66, 1,700.49 and 312.02 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.66 : 1,700.49 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.66/1,700.49 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.66x = 1,700.49 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.66x = 530,578.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,578.39/1,133.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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