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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.35, 1,694.99 and 400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.35, 1,694.99 and 400.46 is: 599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.35 : 1,694.99 = 400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.35/1,694.99 = 400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.35x = 1,694.99 × 400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.35x = 678,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,768.22/1,131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.97

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