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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.11, 1,702.48 and 313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.11, 1,702.48 and 313.39 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.11 : 1,702.48 = 313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.11/1,702.48 = 313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.11x = 1,702.48 × 313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.11x = 533,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,540.21/1,135.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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