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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.67, 1,702 and 312.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.67, 1,702 and 312.94 is: 469.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.67 : 1,702 = 312.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.67/1,702 = 312.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.67x = 1,702 × 312.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.67x = 532,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,623.88/1,134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.41

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