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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.23, 1,696.85 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.23, 1,696.85 and 391.01 is: 586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.23 : 1,696.85 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.23/1,696.85 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.23x = 1,696.85 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.23x = 663,485.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,485.32/1,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.52

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