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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.46, 1,696.46 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.46, 1,696.46 and 438.16 is: 656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.46 : 1,696.46 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.46/1,696.46 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.46x = 1,696.46 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.46x = 743,320.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,320.91/1,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.96

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