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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.59, 1,703.20 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.59, 1,703.20 and 313.65 is: 470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.59 : 1,703.20 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.59/1,703.20 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.59x = 1,703.20 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.59x = 534,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,204.58/1,135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.42

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