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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.32, 1,696.84 and 400.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.32, 1,696.84 and 400.92 is: 601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.32 : 1,696.84 = 400.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.32/1,696.84 = 400.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.32x = 1,696.84 × 400.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.32x = 680,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,297.09/1,131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.33

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