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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.44, 1,697.24 and 401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.44, 1,697.24 and 401.20 is: 601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.44 : 1,697.24 = 401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.44/1,697.24 = 401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.44x = 1,697.24 × 401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.44x = 680,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,932.69/1,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.83

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