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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.45, 1,703.19 and 313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.45, 1,703.19 and 313.71 is: 470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.45 : 1,703.19 = 313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.45/1,703.19 = 313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.45x = 1,703.19 × 313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.45x = 534,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,302.52/1,135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.56

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