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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.94, 1,703.60 and 314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.94, 1,703.60 and 314.02 is: 470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.94 : 1,703.60 = 314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.94/1,703.60 = 314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.94x = 1,703.60 × 314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.94x = 534,964.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,964.47/1,135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.94

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