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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.91, 1,705.41 and 315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.91, 1,705.41 and 315.19 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.91 : 1,705.41 = 315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.91/1,705.41 = 315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.91x = 1,705.41 × 315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.91x = 537,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,528.18/1,136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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