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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.64, 1,701.34 and 354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.64, 1,701.34 and 354.31 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.64 : 1,701.34 = 354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.64/1,701.34 = 354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.64x = 1,701.34 × 354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.64x = 602,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,801.78/1,134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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