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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.22, 1,696.21 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.22, 1,696.21 and 351.01 is: 526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.22 : 1,696.21 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.22/1,696.21 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.22x = 1,696.21 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.22x = 595,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,386.67/1,131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.32

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