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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.44, 1,697.04 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.44, 1,697.04 and 400.88 is: 601.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.44 : 1,697.04 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.44/1,697.04 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.44x = 1,697.04 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.44x = 680,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,309.40/1,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.28

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