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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.64, 1,703.39 and 314.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.64, 1,703.39 and 314.03 is: 471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.64 : 1,703.39 = 314.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.64/1,703.39 = 314.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.64x = 1,703.39 × 314.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.64x = 534,905.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,905.47/1,135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.02

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