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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.54, 1,701.85 and 312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.54, 1,701.85 and 312.88 is: 469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.54 : 1,701.85 = 312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.54/1,701.85 = 312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.54x = 1,701.85 × 312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.54x = 532,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,470.96/1,134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.33

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