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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.87, 1,703.49 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.87, 1,703.49 and 313.92 is: 470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.87 : 1,703.49 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.87/1,703.49 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.87x = 1,703.49 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.87x = 534,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,759.58/1,135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.79

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