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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.88, 1,702.26 and 313.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.88, 1,702.26 and 313.21 is: 469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.88 : 1,702.26 = 313.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.88/1,702.26 = 313.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.88x = 1,702.26 × 313.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.88x = 533,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,164.85/1,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.80

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