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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.48, 1,697.32 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.48, 1,697.32 and 351.56 is: 527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.48 : 1,697.32 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.48/1,697.32 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.48x = 1,697.32 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.48x = 596,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,709.82/1,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.37

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