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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.59, 1,701.68 and 312.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.59, 1,701.68 and 312.69 is: 468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.59 : 1,701.68 = 312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.59/1,701.68 = 312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.59x = 1,701.68 × 312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.59x = 532,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,091.42/1,134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.97

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