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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.05, 1,700.79 and 312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.05, 1,700.79 and 312.38 is: 468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.05 : 1,700.79 = 312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.05/1,700.79 = 312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.05x = 1,700.79 × 312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.05x = 531,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,284.28/1,134.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.49

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