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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.87, 1,703.78 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.87, 1,703.78 and 314.20 is: 471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.87 : 1,703.78 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.87/1,703.78 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.87x = 1,703.78 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.87x = 535,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,317.59/1,135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.28

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