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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.06, 1,696.65 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.06, 1,696.65 and 351.03 is: 526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.06 : 1,696.65 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.06/1,696.65 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.06x = 1,696.65 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.06x = 595,580.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,580.10/1,131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.57

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