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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.74, 1,702.06 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.74, 1,702.06 and 313.01 is: 469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.74 : 1,702.06 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.74/1,702.06 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.74x = 1,702.06 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.74x = 532,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,761.80/1,134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.50

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