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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.06, 1,701.09 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.06, 1,701.09 and 312.30 is: 468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.06 : 1,701.09 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.06/1,701.09 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.06x = 1,701.09 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.06x = 531,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,250.41/1,134.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.45

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