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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.33, 1,702.90 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.33, 1,702.90 and 313.54 is: 470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.33 : 1,702.90 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.33/1,702.90 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.33x = 1,702.90 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.33x = 533,927.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,927.27/1,135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.28

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