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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.20, 1,702.80 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.20, 1,702.80 and 313.58 is: 470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.20 : 1,702.80 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.20/1,702.80 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.20x = 1,702.80 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.20x = 533,964.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,964.02/1,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.37

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