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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.88, 1,700.81 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.88, 1,700.81 and 312.06 is: 468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.88 : 1,700.81 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.88/1,700.81 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.88x = 1,700.81 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.88x = 530,754.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,754.77/1,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.09

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