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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.03, 1,696.52 and 400.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.03, 1,696.52 and 400.43 is: 600.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.03 : 1,696.52 = 400.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.03/1,696.52 = 400.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.03x = 1,696.52 × 400.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.03x = 679,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,342.75/1,131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.64

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