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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.16, 1,696.94 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.16, 1,696.94 and 400.52 is: 600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.16 : 1,696.94 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.16/1,696.94 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.16x = 1,696.94 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.16x = 679,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,658.41/1,131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.85

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