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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.28, 1,702.93 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.28, 1,702.93 and 313.54 is: 470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.28 : 1,702.93 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.28/1,702.93 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.28x = 1,702.93 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.28x = 533,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,931.63/1,135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.31

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