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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.01, 1,696.42 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.01, 1,696.42 and 350.98 is: 526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.01 : 1,696.42 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.01/1,696.42 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.01x = 1,696.42 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.01x = 595,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,409.49/1,131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.44

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