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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.15, 1,696.26 and 350.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.15, 1,696.26 and 350.97 is: 526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.15 : 1,696.26 = 350.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.15/1,696.26 = 350.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.15x = 1,696.26 × 350.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.15x = 595,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,327.89/1,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.30

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