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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.79, 1,705.28 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.79, 1,705.28 and 315.09 is: 472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.79 : 1,705.28 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.79/1,705.28 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.79x = 1,705.28 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.79x = 537,315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,315.10/1,136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.66

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