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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.10, 1,700.88 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.10, 1,700.88 and 312.44 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.10 : 1,700.88 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.10/1,700.88 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.10x = 1,700.88 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.10x = 531,422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,422.95/1,134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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