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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.19, 1,696.88 and 361.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.19, 1,696.88 and 361.69 is: 542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.19 : 1,696.88 = 361.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.19/1,696.88 = 361.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.19x = 1,696.88 × 361.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.19x = 613,741.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,741.19/1,131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.56

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