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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.13, 1,702.50 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.13, 1,702.50 and 313.18 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.13 : 1,702.50 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.13/1,702.50 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.13x = 1,702.50 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.13x = 533,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,183.52/1,135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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