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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.43, 1,697.30 and 401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.43, 1,697.30 and 401.02 is: 601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.43 : 1,697.30 = 401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.43/1,697.30 = 401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.43x = 1,697.30 × 401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.43x = 680,651.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,651.25/1,131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.58

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