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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.45, 1,697.72 and 401.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.45, 1,697.72 and 401.19 is: 601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.45 : 1,697.72 = 401.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.45/1,697.72 = 401.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.45x = 1,697.72 × 401.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.45x = 681,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,106.28/1,131.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.98

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