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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.68, 1,704.72 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.68, 1,704.72 and 314.76 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.68 : 1,704.72 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.68/1,704.72 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.68x = 1,704.72 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.68x = 536,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,577.67/1,136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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