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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.62, 1,701.90 and 312.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.62, 1,701.90 and 312.95 is: 469.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.62 : 1,701.90 = 312.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.62/1,701.90 = 312.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.62x = 1,701.90 × 312.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.62x = 532,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,601.10/1,134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.41

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