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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.08, 1,696.80 and 400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.08, 1,696.80 and 400.64 is: 601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.08 : 1,696.80 = 400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.08/1,696.80 = 400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.08x = 1,696.80 × 400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.08x = 679,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,805.95/1,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.02

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