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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.45, 1,696.56 and 351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.45, 1,696.56 and 351.21 is: 526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.45 : 1,696.56 = 351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.45/1,696.56 = 351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.45x = 1,696.56 × 351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.45x = 595,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,848.84/1,131.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.62

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