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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.51, 1,701.46 and 312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.51, 1,701.46 and 312.73 is: 469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.51 : 1,701.46 = 312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.51/1,701.46 = 312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.51x = 1,701.46 × 312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.51x = 532,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,097.59/1,134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.01

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