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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.02, 1,696.35 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.02, 1,696.35 and 390.75 is: 586.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.02 : 1,696.35 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.02/1,696.35 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.02x = 1,696.35 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.02x = 662,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,848.76/1,131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.07

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