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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.08, 1,696.50 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.08, 1,696.50 and 400.14 is: 600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.08 : 1,696.50 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.08/1,696.50 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.08x = 1,696.50 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.08x = 678,837.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,837.51/1,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.17

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