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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.46, 1,696.32 and 438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.46, 1,696.32 and 438.03 is: 656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.46 : 1,696.32 = 438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.46/1,696.32 = 438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.46x = 1,696.32 × 438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.46x = 743,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,039.05/1,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.71

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