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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.26, 1,702.92 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.26, 1,702.92 and 313.59 is: 470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.26 : 1,702.92 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.26/1,702.92 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.26x = 1,702.92 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.26x = 534,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,026.24/1,135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.40

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