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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.04, 1,696.28 and 437.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.04, 1,696.28 and 437.27 is: 655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.04 : 1,696.28 = 437.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.04/1,696.28 = 437.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.04x = 1,696.28 × 437.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.04x = 741,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,725.38/1,131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.79

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