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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.63, 1,701.66 and 312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.63, 1,701.66 and 312.87 is: 469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.63 : 1,701.66 = 312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.63/1,701.66 = 312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.63x = 1,701.66 × 312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.63x = 532,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,398.36/1,134.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.23

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