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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.23, 1,702.86 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.23, 1,702.86 and 313.53 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.23 : 1,702.86 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.23/1,702.86 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.23x = 1,702.86 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.23x = 533,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,897.70/1,135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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