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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.65, 1,701.78 and 312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.65, 1,701.78 and 312.73 is: 469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.65 : 1,701.78 = 312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.65/1,701.78 = 312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.65x = 1,701.78 × 312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.65x = 532,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,197.66/1,134.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.04

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