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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.54, 1,702.96 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.54, 1,702.96 and 313.61 is: 470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.54 : 1,702.96 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.54/1,702.96 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.54x = 1,702.96 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.54x = 534,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,068.76/1,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.32

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