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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.85, 1,702.25 and 313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.85, 1,702.25 and 313.10 is: 469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.85 : 1,702.25 = 313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.85/1,702.25 = 313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.85x = 1,702.25 × 313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.85x = 532,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,974.48/1,134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.64

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