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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.63, 1,704.98 and 314.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.63, 1,704.98 and 314.90 is: 472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.63 : 1,704.98 = 314.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.63/1,704.98 = 314.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.63x = 1,704.98 × 314.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.63x = 536,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,888.10/1,136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.35

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