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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.96, 1,702.32 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.96, 1,702.32 and 313.32 is: 469.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.96 : 1,702.32 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.96/1,702.32 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.96x = 1,702.32 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.96x = 533,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,370.90/1,134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.95

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