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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.44, 1,697.42 and 351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.44, 1,697.42 and 351.40 is: 527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.44 : 1,697.42 = 351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.44/1,697.42 = 351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.44x = 1,697.42 × 351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.44x = 596,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,468.27/1,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.18

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