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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.91, 1,705.37 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.91, 1,705.37 and 315.16 is: 472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.91 : 1,705.37 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.91/1,705.37 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.91x = 1,705.37 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.91x = 537,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,464.41/1,136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.74

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