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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.67, 1,700.40 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.67, 1,700.40 and 312.03 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.67 : 1,700.40 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.67/1,700.40 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.67x = 1,700.40 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.67x = 530,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,575.81/1,133.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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