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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.65, 1,703.17 and 313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.65, 1,703.17 and 313.73 is: 470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.65 : 1,703.17 = 313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.65/1,703.17 = 313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.65x = 1,703.17 × 313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.65x = 534,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,333.79/1,135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.51

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