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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.82, 1,703.77 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.82, 1,703.77 and 314.16 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.82 : 1,703.77 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.82/1,703.77 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.82x = 1,703.77 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.82x = 535,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,249.21/1,135.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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