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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.56, 1,703.30 and 313.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.56, 1,703.30 and 313.82 is: 470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.56 : 1,703.30 = 313.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.56/1,703.30 = 313.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.56x = 1,703.30 × 313.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.56x = 534,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,519.52/1,135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.71

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