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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.56, 1,703.31 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.56, 1,703.31 and 313.88 is: 470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.56 : 1,703.31 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.56/1,703.31 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.56x = 1,703.31 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.56x = 534,638.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,638.02/1,135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.81

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