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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.95, 1,700.90 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.95, 1,700.90 and 312.20 is: 468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.95 : 1,700.90 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.95/1,700.90 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.95x = 1,700.90 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.95x = 531,028.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,028.03/1,133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.30

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