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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.26, 1,696.22 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.26, 1,696.22 and 351.05 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.26 : 1,696.22 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.26/1,696.22 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.26x = 1,696.22 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.26x = 595,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,451.09/1,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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