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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.26, 1,696.90 and 400.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.26, 1,696.90 and 400.86 is: 601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.26 : 1,696.90 = 400.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.26/1,696.90 = 400.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.26x = 1,696.90 × 400.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.26x = 680,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,219.33/1,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.29

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