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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.12, 1,696.77 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.12, 1,696.77 and 438.12 is: 657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.12 : 1,696.77 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.12/1,696.77 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.12x = 1,696.77 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.12x = 743,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,388.87/1,131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.21

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