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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.27, 1,701.45 and 354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.27, 1,701.45 and 354.29 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.27 : 1,701.45 = 354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.27/1,701.45 = 354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.27x = 1,701.45 × 354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.27x = 602,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,806.72/1,134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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